Edward William John Thornton
1930-2019
It is with great sadness that the family announces
the death of Edward William John Thornton of Quispamsis,
NB on Monday, Feb 18, 2019, at Embassy Hall
– Parkland in the Valley, Quispamsis,
NB. He was born in Toronto, Ontario
on Feb 28, 1930 to the late Harry and
Alfreda (Heaslip) Thornton.
Ed spent his youth
in Huntsville, Ontario and graduated from Queens University with a
B.SC in Mining Engineering in 1952. His distinguished
engineering career saw him work in many communities throughout Canada.
He met his wife and lifelong partner, Margaret, in
Chibougamau, Quebec and they married in 1961. He spent the
majority of his career in Bathurst, New Brunswick finally retiring in
Truro, Nova Scotia in 1988.
Ed was passionate about his family and always looked
forward to spending time at the cottage in Beresford, NB and swimming
in the Bay de Chaleur. Forever proud of his Irish heritage,
Ed was keenly interested in exploring genealogy. He enjoyed
playing hockey, which he did until age 82.
Ed will be sadly missed by his
children, Janet (Shawn) McNulty of Quispamsis
NB, Sean (Bev) of Rossland, BC, Mike
of Fernie, BC, and Jim of Truro, NS.; granddaughters
Megan MacLean, Lauren McNulty and Courtney McCormick; great
grandchildren Violet and Liam.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife
Margaret and his sister Marg Walker.
According to the wishes of the family, there will be
no visitation. Funeral service and burial will take place in
the spring in Omemee, Ontario.
Arrangements have
been entrusted to Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill
Road, Quispamsis (506-849-2119).
The family would also like to give a special thanks
to the staff at Parkland in the Valley – Embassy Hall in
Quispamsis, NB for the loving care, compassion and support provided to
Ed and our family during his final months.
For those who wish, memorial tributes in Ed’s memory
may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or Romero House.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Edward William John Thornton 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick