Obituary For Douglas “Doug” Thornton
Douglas “Doug” Thornton (October 17, 1934-April 13, 2020)
Douglas “Doug” Gregor Thornton passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020, at the QEII Hospital in Grande Prairie, AB.
Cherished husband of Jean, his wife of 64 years. Father to son Terry (Heather) of Grande Prairie and daughter Tracy (Toni) of Collingwood, ON.
Doug will be deeply missed by his extended family in smith, Chad and Heidi Moore, their children Madelaine, Max and Tate; and Kristie Moore and Shane Wray and children Dion, Cain and Colby.
Doug worked hard all of his life. He was an avid bridge player and greatly enjoyed curling and baseball. He loved his family first and foremost and spent many happy times with in-laws who will greatly miss him, including Jim (Olive) Brown of Edmonton, Marvin (the late Yvonne) Litke of Westlock, Roy (Beatrice) Litke of Sherwood Park and George (Irene) Litke of Camrose as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wish to thank all of the doctors, nurses and medical staff that cared for Doug during his illness.
According to Doug’s wishes cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 10:00am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St.).
A Livestream of the service will be accessible 15 minutes prior to the service on Jean’s obituary on Oliver’s Funeral Home website.
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Doug and Jean Service Livestream
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Doug Thornton October 17 1934 April 13 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta