For those unable to attend the service for Paul Thorburn on Tuesday December 6th at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Chapel may view via livestreaming by clicking on the following link: view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3MDAyMTk1ODIyMjQ2OSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of James Paul Thorburn, 76, on Dec 1st 2022, with his family by his side. Predeceased by parents Paul & Rose (neé Bulger) He leaves in mourning his wife and best friend of 43 years Barbara (neé Sharpe), daughter Keelin (David O’Neill), son James (Heather Comerford), & his adored grandchildren Lyla, Leif, & Ingrid O’Neill, Henry & Owen Thorburn. Brother to Joan (John Fisher, dec.), Robert, dec. (Maureen Dunne), Brian (Mary Wilson). Uncle to Lisa, Adam, Steven, David, Elizabeth, Casey, Jack, Kye, Spencer. Paul was a graduate of Dalhousie University (BSc, 1968), & Technical University of Nova Scotia (BEng., 1970; MEng, 1979). He retired in 2013 after fulfilling careers at the Bedford Institute for Oceanography, and the National Research Council of Canada. A past Chair of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (Newfoundland & Labrador Section), he was also a past Vice-President of the Newfoundland Historic Trust, and of the Probus Club of St. John’s. Paul was a longtime volunteer driver for Red Cross/Meals on Wheels, an East Coast Trail Association volunteer guide, and a lifelong YMCA member. Always a kind, non-judgemental man, he enjoyed travelling and cooking with family & friends. His presence at the dinner table was always noteworthy. Paul enjoyed spending time in nature, photography, mentoring & helping others, but his greatest attribute was his devotion to family and friends. His grandchildren were cherished immeasurably. Visitation at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, Sunday Dec 4th, 7pm-9pm, & Monday Dec 5th, 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday Dec 6th at 11am with reception to follow. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral service will be livestreamed. To find the link or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.carnells.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Gathering Place, or the East Coast Trail Association.
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October 15 1946 to December 1 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James Paul Thorburn October 15 1946 to December 1 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: St-John’s, Province: T-N