Ardith dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker, and her devotion to her family knew no bounds. She found joy in canning, cooking, and cherishing precious moments with her loved ones. Her home radiated warmth and comfort, making everyone who entered feel welcome.
Ardith is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, William F. Thomas, and her children: LeaEt Ordon, Timothy Shinn, Wes Shinn (Nancy), Donald Shinn (Judith), and Stace George Shinn (Tricia). She leaves behind a legacy of love and is also survived by her grandchildren: Allison Fuller (Timothy), Glen Shinn (Holly), Tia Van Avery, Elissa Kouray, Eric Eckerson, and William Eckerson, as well as her great-grandchildren: Emma, Alexander, Max, Harper, Maggie, Damien Van Avery, Kristian Van Avery, Lucas Kouray, Hermonie Eckerson, Mackayla Eckerson, Stella Eckerson, Aja Eckerson, Kaloie Eckerson, Jacob Eckerson, and Johnathan Eckerson. She is also survived by a great-grandchild, Kaia Van Avery. Ardith will be dearly missed by her many friends who were touched by her gracious smile.
She was preceded in death by her late husband of 29 years, George Shinn; grandson, Justin Ordon, her son-in-law, Wayne Ordon, and her great-grandson, William Eckerson 1st; two brothers and one sister.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Friday, October 6, 2023, during the calling hours from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Following the calling hours, a graveside service for the family will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, situated at the intersection of Weibel Avenue and Louden Road in Saratoga Springs, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ardith can be made to Saratoga Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or a charity of your choice.
Ardith dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker, and her devotion to her family knew no bounds. She found joy in canning, cooking, and cherishing precious moments with her loved ones. Her home radiated warmth and comfort, making everyone who entered feel welcome.
Ardith is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, William F. Thomas, and her children: LeaEt Ordon, Timothy Shinn, Wes Shinn (Nancy), Donald Shinn (Judith), and Stace George Shinn (Tricia). She leaves behind a legacy of love and is also survived by her grandchildren: Allison Fuller (Timothy), Glen Shinn (Holly), Tia Van Avery, Elissa Kouray, Eric Eckerson, and William Eckerson, as well as her great-grandchildren: Emma, Alexander, Max, Harper, Maggie, Damien Van Avery, Kristian Van Avery, Lucas Kouray, Hermonie Eckerson, Mackayla Eckerson, Stella Eckerson, Aja Eckerson, Kaloie Eckerson, Jacob Eckerson, and Johnathan Eckerson. She is also survived by a great-grandchild, Kaia Van Avery. Ardith will be dearly missed by her many friends who were touched by her gracious smile.
She was preceded in death by her late husband of 29 years, George Shinn; grandson, Justin Ordon, her son-in-law, Wayne Ordon, and her great-grandson, William Eckerson 1st; two brothers and one sister.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Friday, October 6, 2023, during the calling hours from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Following the calling hours, a graveside service for the family will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, situated at the intersection of Weibel Avenue and Louden Road in Saratoga Springs, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ardith can be made to Saratoga Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or a charity of your choice.
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