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In Memory of
Gary Douglas Thorne
1943 - 2018
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The Herrington Family posted a condolence
Saturday, May 5, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Gary passing... we just now heard and are very sorry we missed the Celebration! We always thought so highly of Gary... he was so nice and kind. He will be missed soooo much! Our thoughts are with you all!
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Jim & Janet Clark donated to STRATHROY MIDDLESEX GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Monday, April 30, 2018
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Ruth ( Burnham) Shaw posted a condolence
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Hello, was so sad to read on Facebook that Gary had passed away. While we were recently FB friends, in actuality, we are very old friends from Florenceville, New Brunswick and my father Leigh Burnham sold the Thornes their first horses. I have enjoyed re-connecting with Gary through FB of late and through him first learned of Brian's passing. Brian and I went to school together, and Gary was the age of my sisters Barb and Alice. His love of horses was so awesome and he seemed to be so enriched by it and certainly enriched the lives of others through horses. My deepest condolences to his whole family. Gary made a special trip to see my Mom when she was dying and I shall never forget that. Rest in Peace fellow horseman.
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Brent Burnham posted a condolence
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Hello. Karen. And family. From all of us in new. Brunswick. So sad to hear of Gary's passing. He will be greatly missed by all. He leaves a great legacy. We shared many visits and lots of laughs Our thoughts and prayers are with u. Brent
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Neil & Martine Burnham posted a condolence
Sunday, April 29, 2018
So very sad to hear of Gary's passing. I enjoyed conversing online with him weekly about world events and politics. I can also say I knew Gary from as long as I can remember as he and Karen have been friends with my parents for a very long time. Our most sincere condolences to Karen and family.
Neil & Martine Burnham
1830 Long Iron Dr. Unit 727
Rockledge, FL 32955
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Kali, Kolbi & Shelbi Azevedo uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 27, 2018
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Thanks for all the incredible memories. <3
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Deb lit a candle
Friday, April 27, 2018
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Grace Rzepecki posted a condolence
Friday, April 27, 2018
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family during this difficult time from Rzepecki and Zylinski family.
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Natalie and Roger posted a condolence
Friday, April 27, 2018
This has been a long journey and words can't express the level of our condolences. Gary will be forever in our thoughts and hearts. He was one of a kind, to say the least, and the stories are endless. All our love
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Paula and Maurice Roy Esther and Paul Giroux posted a condolence
Friday, April 27, 2018
Karen and family both Thorne and Clark (Marlene)
Our deepest sympathy. We are very sorry for your loss.
May you find comfort in every gesture
May you share joy with every shared memory
May God grant the strength to carry you through your days ahead.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time
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Tarita & Lenzi, Joshua, Benjamin, Naomi and Sarah Aziz & Timmy Clarke posted a condolence
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Karen and family, David and Sue,
It was with great sadness to hear news of the unexpected passing of Gary.(1st cousin) Many suppers he had with us in Mississauga while trucking and he was always full of stories, old and new alike. Our condolences to each of you during this difficult time and for the days ahead, trusting in God to bring you some comfort as your memories unfold.
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,Fran Aitken posted a condolence
Thursday, April 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss,Gary was a real gentleman to deal with.He will be missed QdTYg
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AnnMarie &Jimmy Tompkins posted a condolence
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Karen & Family deepest sympathy in Gary’s passing. We always enjoyed Gary’s visits. He was a great friend always was interested in what the Family was doing. On his last visit a couple summers ago he picked Jimmy up in the morning & they went touring & visiting most of the day. So sorry to hear of his passing.God bless.
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ed & Judy Heal posted a condolence
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Dear Karen & family, Gary literally rode into our life when he brought his mare Penny, a very nice American Saddle Bred, to be bred to our stallion Kithan. He had phoned that he would like to come and Judy and I were surprised when in he rode some 14 miles from Glencoe. I thought to myself "this guy is o.k." and he was and even more. He became a cherished friend for some 40 plus years. We enjoyed his visits and later when he introduced us to Karen we had two good friends that we shared many dinners with and trips to look at horses etc. I had lots of fun going with him to Amish and Mennonite country to harness shops or wagon makers or shoeing his fine Percheron mares, and of course lunch at Anna Mae's Mennonite restaurant at Millbank. Horses were a large part of his life whether they were in front of hay or under a hood. We were shocked and saddened by his untimely death and will miss him terribly but are very thankful for the time we had with him. Ed & Judy
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Danny, Robin, Brooke and Payton Gibson. posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Chris, Julie and the rest of the family, deepest sympathy from the Gibson family. From the stories we have been blessed with hearing I know there were many memorable times spent with Gary which created great memories. The memories don’t stop, they go on for ever and feel free to share more of them with us anytime. Keep the wonderful thoughts in the forefront of your minds as the grieving goes on. Gary has not left you, he has simply left the earth leaving it in your hands to carry on his legacy and to be sure he is not forgotten. Speak his name proudly and often, our ears are always willing to listen and we are there for you to lean on.
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Howard Mutual Insurance Company donated to STRATHROY MIDDLESEX GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Clarence McCloskey posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
I express my condolences to Gary's family.
Gary and I were both born in Woodstock and we're fellow classmates at Truro.
We both took up residence in Ontario and crossed paths on occasion.
Gary's good humour will be missed.
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Mark&Leighanne McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your FAMILY. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all. Family of Brian &Marlene Giroux
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Diane and Joe Darling posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Sarah, Wayne and girls...so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad (Grandpa). Our thoughts are with you and we will see you soon. Love Aunt Diane and Uncle Joe.
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Gerry & Janet Ahrens (Clark) posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Dear Karen :
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. We were very saddended to hear of the news.
I always remember Dad enjoying Gary & his love of horses. They had some good conversations.
Our continued thoughts & prayers are with you in the days to come.
Janet & Gerry
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Catherine Traquair posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Sarah and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of sadness. May you always cherish your loving memories.
Catherine Traquair
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Dan Dale posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Gary was a very lucky man to have such great sons who appreciated time with him. Poplar Hill won't be the same without him there. Hoping you all can find peace in the memories that you can cherish forever.
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Stephanie and Tracey Hyde posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Sarah and Family, our hearts are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Jill Ulrich pledged to donate to Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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Stan Ulrich posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Karen and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Stan Ulrich
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Jill and Don Ulrich posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Karen, Sarah, Chris, Aaron, Matthew and families,
So sorry to hear the news about Gary. He touched and influenced many lives and will never be forgotten for his advice, kindness and generosity. I learned a great deal from him and I'm not sure I ever told him how grateful I was for that. We had a lot of laughs through the window at Kernohans and he was a good friend that will be greatly missed.
Our empathy and sympathy to you all. Take care of each other.
The picture you chose is amazing by the way. You can truly look right into his eyes.
Jill and Don Ulrich
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Jaylene Poirier posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Sarah and family...I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I only got to meet him once at last year's Canada Day parade, but I could tell he was a great man...always lending his horses out to Rebound. It was a pleasure to meet him.
We're all thinking about you here at The Hub Sarah xo
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Gail Cassidy posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Karen & The Thorne Family:
Please accept my Sincere Condolences on the passing of Gary.
Gary was a very generous, kind and caring man.
He was so good to my late father-in-law, Wilfred Cassidy. I know
that Wilfred thought of Gary as a second son.
May your precious memories help you all through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Gail Cassidy and Family
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Keith and Linda Douglas posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Karen and family,
They say "Life goes on". However, without Gary life will be very different, but the memories and the stories will live on.
Sincerest Sympathy, Keith and Linda
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Mike and Karen Ibrahim posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
Karen and family, we want to extend our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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James & Kim Grineau posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
Karen
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Gary.
We are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you and your family in your time of need.
James & Kim Grineau
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Heather Cudmore uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 23, 2018
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Karen. A great day. We all enjoyed the sleigh ride, the food and especially the host. Gramma Flo hadn't had a sleigh ride since she was a kid. Thinking of you. H
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Cheryl and Robin Hughes posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
David ,Sue ,Karen and Family,
We are all sad here in New Brunswick as we remember our dear cousin Gary..We are remembering all his visits and the fun we had growing up when he visited our farm every summer as kids.
Wishing we were able to be there with you all..
Love and hugs Cheryl and Robin
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Dale and Kerry Fisher posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
Karen and family
Our condolences to you on Gary passing .i bought my first car from him , and many more after . Karen , you will be in our thought today and days to follow . Give me a call , if you need help with your rental again .
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Dave & Donna Frank & Family posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
To Karen & the entire Thorne family,
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. What a great neighbour Gary was. We will be forever grateful for his passion for horses as, for over 3 decades, it allowed us to have the most beautiful view of the horses grazing in the rolling pasture in front of our house. We felt like they were our horses too, as indicated by the hundreds of photos we took. Our family appreciated he & Karen allowing us to have toboggan parties on their hill and treasure our memories of the sleigh rides through the bush. Most recently Gary encouraged us to bring our grandson out to the farm to experience the joy of riding, feeding & grooming the horses. He treasures the horseshoe Gary gave him. We enjoyed those visits more than Gary ever knew. He will be missed.
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Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Quinn posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Love Carolyn and Quinn.
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Matt and Cynthia Spence pledged to donate to London Health Sciences Foundation - ICU
Monday, April 23, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the family
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Sheila Kendall pledged to donate to London Health Sciences Foundation - ICU
Monday, April 23, 2018
Love and deepest sympathy from Marlene, Lois, Sheila & Ray, your New Brunswick cousins.
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Tina Clarke posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time,may your memories give you peace and comfort.
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Ben, Chantal, Cohen donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Monday, April 23, 2018
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Ben, Chantal, Cohen
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Russ Howe uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 23, 2018
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Gary with the Kinsmen at London Santa Clause parade. A great time that will be missed .
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Ellen Rudderham-Gaudet donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Monday, April 23, 2018
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Vern Shaw and Elizabeth Marshall posted a condolence
Monday, April 23, 2018
We are so sorry for your lose...our hearts break about this. Vern knew Gary from Valley Ridge Farms and felt Gary was a wonderful person who knew a lot about horses. He and Vern had some pretty good chats about this. Again our deepest sympathies and all the best thoughts and prayers to Gary's family and friends.
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Jennifer (Town) Ackworth posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Sarah, Christopher, Aaron, Mathew, Karen & families - i am so sorry to you all for the loss of your loved one. I know the pain of the loss of your Dad, he was so good to come visit my Dad when he was sick at home & terminal. I know my Dad enjoyed the visit reminiscing on the years gone by, their similarities & how they could connect easily inspite of time between visits. Dad appreciated their friendship. I too appreciated that visit & Gary & Chris attending the celebration of life. They were a couple of “the good guys”, both will be greatly missed & i am sure Dad was part of the welcoming committee! Hugs & prayers to all - Jennifer, Darrin & family xoxo
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Rob Stewardson posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
I am very saddened to hear of Gary's passing, I would like to extend my condolences to the entire family. Gary was a incredible man that provided me with not only great teenage advise but a place to hang my hat on many occasions. Christopher and my self may of given Gary a few hard times but no matter what he always had a slight smirk on his face that told you he remembered that age and he may of gotten in the same sort of trouble at that age. Gary will be missed and will remain loved forever.
Sincerely Rob and Michelle Stewardson
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Anne Vanos posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Our most deepest sympathy to you all. Gary was a very special person to my Mom and Dad. He was a very gentle and kind man. My Dad drove me to Forest to buy my first car from Gary. Gary was the only person we went to when another vehicle was needed. I remember my Dad sharing lots of great memories that he and Gary had at Milk Marketing Board Meetings. May he rest in peace now.
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Sean & Deena McBrien posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Karen & Family,
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We first met him at the Ilderton tractor show with his Cockshutt tractors.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers....
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Tom Reycraft posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
To Garys family I am so sorry for your loss was thinking of Gary the other day thought I should call and get together . I knew he had some problems with his health in the past, but thought he was doing well. Again so sorry for your loss, will see you at the visitation. T Reycraft
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Paul Cudmore donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Karen and family, condolences on your loss.
From Florence, Doug and Paul Cudmore
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Carol Verstraete posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Karen, so sorry to read of Gary's passing. He may be gone but the memories live on.
Carol Verstraete
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Russ Howe uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, April 22, 2018
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Howe family Christmas sleigh ride. Gary was driving would have nice if he was turned around. Bit we had a great ride and campfire. Gary it was a great family day. Thank you! We will miss you!
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Angie Clarke posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Matt, Alison,
Brewer, Corbin, Lyla
and Family.....
May all the wonderful memories you share put a smile in your hearts, now and always!
My sincere sympathy to all!
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Dave Crowley posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Gary was a great smiling friend and will be a great memory for all of us to cherish
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Jack and Diane Brown posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Chris,Julie,Justin and Samantha
Our sincere sympathy to you at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
Diane and Jack
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Andrea Fale posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Glad I got to meet you and get to know you as Sarah’s friend, before heading off to New Zealand. I’ve loved watching you, via Facebook, being the kind of Grampa that all little kids deserve. Horse rides, sleighs, hay rides to name a few. Hopefully all these memories will offer them comfort in the times to come.
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Karen Pierre posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Dear Karen, Sarah, Chris, Aaron and Matt
I am so sorry for your loss of a man I feel I got to know through all your wonderful stories of Gary.
His love of his family, friends and horses speaks of the type of man he was.
Take care of one another in his memory.
Karen Pierre
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Melissa Grasse posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Sending our love and prayers to you Sarah and family during this sad time. We will remember his awesome cars at the girls’ graduations, and hearing about his horse/hay rides.
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Melissa uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, April 22, 2018
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Camping with Gary and Karen ❤️
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John Reinhardt posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
You were amongst the first folks from "back home" who I met in Strathroy, while working at Moffatt and Powell; following the death of my wife and daughter in 1988. Fortunately you folks shared those same number of years together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now.
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Susan and Peter Czyoyha posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Sarah...thinking of you and the whole family at this time.
Sending hugs...
Love Aunt Susan and Uncle Peter
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June Nussey posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Karen and family
I'm sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Maybe Gary and my dad are having a good chat about horses.
My your memories help you during this difficult time.
June Nussey
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Marianne Boddaert posted a condolence
Sunday, April 22, 2018
It is with great sadness I heard of Gary's passing.
Cherish the memories to get you through this difficult time.
Marianne
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Sunday, April 22, 2018
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