The Addy Thornton Memorial Fund

Young woman smiling at the camera, resting her chin on her hands, with a softly lit background.

Adeline Thornton, 16, died suddenly, by suicide, on April 17th, 2024.

Addy, as she was known, had an infectious smile and a personality so vibrant it would light up any room. A natural athlete, she was an excellent skier, ice skater, and tennis player who taught her friends and family how to enjoy these sports.

Addy was driven and smart, a top student and a dedicated chess player. She wanted to be a neurosurgeon and had learned the name and location of every bone in the human body by the time she was twelve. She was generous with her time, and funny—always finding humor in a serious situation. She was loved by so many who are devastated by her untimely death.

Addy leaves behind her mother and father; Jennifer Argie and Andrew Thornton, brothers David and Eiles, aunts, uncles and cousins, friends, and many admirers.

If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7. You are not alone—mental and emotional health is possible.

If you’re worried that a friend is struggling with suicidal thoughts or behavior, trust that instinct. Start a conversation, take action to support them: visit https://www.bethe1to.com/ and https://jedfoundation.org/

Please help us keep Addy’s spirit alive.

The family has created Addy’s Memorial Fund as a way to honor her spirit long-term. Funds will support teens in need by helping non-profit organizations in her local community.