THORLEY, Thomas – Korean Veteran – Peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Monday, February 1st, 2021 in his 93rd year. Thomas Thorley of Pembroke, beloved husband of the late Christena Thorley (nee MacDonald). Loving father of Jo-Anne (Mark) Cusack and Paul Thorley. Caring Grandfather to David, Carolyn, Erin, Olivia and Julia. Caring great grandfather of Ronan and Lily. Predeceased by his parents George and Lynnie (nee Willock), by brother Kenneth and by sister Gladys. Tom joined the British Army as a boy soldier at 171/2. He served in Austria, Hong Kong and Korea. He then went on to serve in the Canadian Army for 33 years. His further tours of Alert NWT, 2 tours of Cyprus and Germany broadened his appreciation for history. He often amazed his family with historical facts. as well as his knowledge of This served him well as historian and Sergeant at Arms of Pembroke Legion No. 72. He was very proud of being a member of the Legion and the Korean Veteran’s Association. He is deeply missed. The family will receive relatives and friends at the
Neville Funeral Home
491 Isabella St., Pembroke, ON, K8A 5T8
(613) 732-7481
on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be Private. A LIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE PERMITTED AT THE FUNERAL HOME AT ANY GIVEN TIME – FACE MASKS/COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE VISITATION. Please feel free to bring your own face mask/covering or one will be supplied to you upon arrival. (Please RSVP at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca or call the funeral home at 613-732-7481 if you wish to attend the VISITATION). As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Legion Poppy Fund would be appreciated. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca
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Monday February 1st 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Thomas Leslie Thorley Monday February 1st 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Pembroke, Province: Ontario