Donald Parker Thorne
1928-2017
It is with appreciation of a life well lived that the family
of Donald Parker Thorne, loving husband of Mary Lydia (Sutton) Thorne,
announce his passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday,
September 7, 2017. Born in Woodstock, Ontario on October 17, 1928 he
was a son of the late Bill and B. Marion
Thorne.
Before retirement, Donald was the Welding Foreman at Gulf Oil
(Oakville, Ontario). He was an avid recreational aviator,
current member of Canadian Owners Pilots Association, and past member
of the Saint John Flying Cub. Don was also a life-long
hunting enthusiast and member of the Oakville Rod & Gun
Club. Don was a keen gardener and grew the world’s
best tomatoes. Don was particularly keen to discuss politics
and taxes, and never without his wits.
In addition to his wife Mary, Donald is survived by his
children: Cindy (Randy) Smart, Drew (Rita) Thorne; and stepchildren:
Wayne (Gwen) Tucker, Boyd (Mary) Tucker and Paul Tucker (Linda
Cluney); siblings: Joan (Robert) Thorne, Patricia (Robert)
McKitterick, Dorothy (Bill) Lucas and Gary (Bonnie) Thorne;
grandchildren: Victoria Thorne, Steven Smart, Amanda Smart
Thiessen, Eric Smart, Lee Somers, and Brian (Christene) Somers; and
fourteen nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, and siblings Robert (Joan)
Thorne, sons Derryl Thorne, Don (Barbara) Thorne Jr and grandson
Brandon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint
John, NB (634-7424). In keeping with Donald’s
wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. For those who
wish, remembrances in memory of Donald may be made to Diabetes Canada,
or a charity of the donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald Parker Thorne – 1928-2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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