Current Services for Thorne Funeral Home

Gabriel Polgar

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Gabriel Polgar Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health Services in Port Perry on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013. Gabriel (Gabor) Polgar, in his 71st year, was the beloved companion of Isabelle Nixon of Sunderland. Loving father of Gary and his wife Chris Polgar and grandfather of their children Jaelyn, Damerah, Kiyana and Aleeza Polgar. Dear stepfather of David (Laura) Nixon and Diane (Curtis) Perdue and grandfather of their children, Kyle, Dillion and Matthew Nixon and Zackery and Katrina Perdue. Survived by one brother Lajos Polgar and one sister Maria Polgar and one niece Ottilia Domonkos. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Necropolis Cemetery on Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. As a remembrance, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society, would be gratefully appreciated.

Raymond Simpson

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Raymond Simpson Entered into rest peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Saturday, May 4th, 2013. Raymond Alexander Simpson, in his 80th year, was the beloved husband for 58 years of Sheila Rosanne Simpson (nee Bonham) of Woodville. Loving father of Mark (Brenda), Dean (Lois) and Brenda. Dearly remembered by seven grandchildren, Thomas (Elaine), Steven (Kristen), Craig (Kayla), Joshua (Ocena), Andrew (Krista), Alex (Courtney) and Brandon (Sabrina). Devoted great grandfather of Katelyn (aka Katie), Colton and Damien. Predeceased by his sister Verna Hughes (1993). Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Raymond's Life at the Woodville Legion Hall on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. As a remembrance, donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation Dialysis Unit, would be gratefully appreciated and can be made through www.thornefuneralhome.ca

Margaret Jr McCuish

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Margaret Isabel McCuish Entered into rest at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013. Margaret Jr. was the beloved daughter of Margaret Mayne McCuish of Sudbury (formerly of Cannington) and the late Hugh McCuish (2008). Dear sister of Rick (Penny) McCuish of Aurora and Lori (Troy) Knight of Sudbury. Dearly remembered by several nieces and nephews. The McCuish family will be gathering together to mourn and comfort one another.

Murray Jewell

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Murray Jewell Peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital on April 18, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. In his 42nd year. Beloved husband to Barbara and dedicated father to sons Connor and Reid. Survived by his father and mother Ross and Carolyn Jewell and father-in-law and mother-in-law Walter and Elizabeth Brooks, all of Sunderland, Ontario. Cherished brother to Steve (Judi), David and Angela (MJ). Loved brother-in-law to Julie (Ewen). Murray will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews:Tyler and Benjamin, Kyle, Kendell, Campbell, Emma and Megan. Murray will be remembered as a professional at CI Financial, as a hockey coach and as a dear friend to many. Visitation at St. Andrews United Church, 10 Church St.N. in Sunderland on Monday, April 22nd, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service in the United Church on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a Charity of your choice or giving on Murray's behalf to the REACT Foundation dedicated to rare thyroid cancer research.

Norah Tomlinson

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Norah Tomlinson Entered into rest peacefully at her Adelaide Residence in Lindsay on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013. Norah Evelyn Jessie Tomlinson (nee Kersley) in her 89th year, was the beloved wife of the late George David Tomlinson (2004). Loving mother of David & Sharon of Duclos Point, Bryan & Sharon of Ennismore, Janet Miller & companion Gerald Pearce of Welland, Gordon & Anne of Calgary, Kevin & Tony of Toronto, Roger & Anna of Craigleith, Trevor & Susan of Cannington and cherished friend Deana O'Reilly. Dearly remembered by 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.Survived by her sister Phyllis Weaver of Newmarket. Predeceased by her brother Peter Kersley. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Funeral Home, 109 Laidlaw St.S. in Cannington on Saturday, April 13th, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service from Trinity United Church, 50 Laidlaw St.N. in Cannington on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at 3:00 pm Visitation in the Church on Sunday, April 14th from 2:00 pm until time of Funeral Service at 3:00 pm. Interment of cremated remains at Cedar Vale Cemetery at a later date. As a remembrance, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the World Wildlife Fund of Canada, would be gratefully appreciated.

Austin Pearse

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Austin Pearse Entered into rest at Lakeridge Health in Port Perry on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Austin Lee Pearse, in his 101st year, was the beloved husband of the late Olive Hazel Ellis Pearse (nee Carter) (1994) and the late Verna May Pearse (nee Smith Waines) (2010). Dear father of Bruce (Sue) Pearse of Sunderland and Janet (Randy) Katchaluba of Port Hope. Grandfather of Leedell and Stephanie Pearse, Mark, Annette and Keri-Lyn Katchaluba. Dear brother of Gladys Marquardt of Minden and Mary McArthur of Stayner. Predeceased by three siblings Keith S. Pearse, R. Chester Pearse and Elda L. Skidmore. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Funeral Home, 109 Laidlaw St.S. in Cannington, on Friday, April 5th, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service in the Cannington Chapel on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment at Erskine Cemetery in Pickering at 3:00 pm. As a remembrance, donations to Gideons International or a Charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

Joan Vaughan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Joan Leila Vaughan March 30, 1934 - March 25, 2013 Wife of Victor Jonathan Vaughan for 56 years. Mother of Shirley (Charlie) Carr, Richard (Karen) and Stephen (Sherry). Grandmother of Jamie, Christy, Kyle, Cody, Kayla, Brad, Matt and Tori. Great grandmother of Sierra. Sister of Marian (George) Christenson, Dorothy (George) Morrison, Carol Berthiaume and Sharon (Ed) O'Gorman. The family wishes to thank Dr. Cescon and the Nursing Staff of the Geriatric & Palliative Care Units at R.M.H. A Celebration of Joan's life will be held at the Woodville Legion Hall on Sunday , April 21st, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. As a remembrance, donations to Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation or a Charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

John Reid

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

John Reid Entered into rest at Winbourne Park in Ajax on Sunday, March 24th, 2013. John Gordon Reid, in his 82nd year, was the beloved husband of the late Elsie Claire Duncan (1987). Loving father of Alan (Pat) Reid both predeceased, Bonnie Reid of Ajax, Johnny predeceased (Lynda) Reid of Lindsay, Ronnie (Betty) Reid of Whitby and Margo (Marty) Reynard of Oshawa. Dearly remembered by 7 grandchildren Brian, Trevor (Stephanie), Tara (Barry), Shannon, Michelle, Gregory and Jason (Lee). Also 9 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Marjorie (late Fred) Deyell,Helen (late Morris) Bell, Hazel (late Bill) Ferguson, James Reid, Donald (Barb) Reid, Leslie (Cathy) Reid, Donna Stewart (friend Hugh Morrison), Shirley (George) Waines, Kenneth (Betty) Reid and Elaine (late Bill) Taylor. Dear brother-in-law of Pearl Duncan, Jim (Claire) Duncan, Peter (Carol) Duncan and many nieces and nephews in the Reid and Duncan clans. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Funeral Home, 98 River St. in Sunderland on Wednesday, March 27th, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service from St. Andrews United Church, 10 Church St. in Sunderland, on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Interment Sunderland Cemetery. As a remembrance, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada or the Brock Food Bank, would be appreciated.

Marlene de Vries

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Marlene Onie de Vries (nee Shier) Mom passed away unexpectedly into the presence of the Lord from her home in the early hours of November 15th, 2010 after a courageous year and a half long battle with cancer. Beloved mother, sister and grandmother to children Chris (and wife Carla), Robert (and wife Tanja) and Harvey (and wife Sandra), sister Roseanne, grandchildren Hannah, Julia, Timothy & Angela. Survived by mother Leona Shier. Predeceased by father Harvey Shier in August 2009. She was in her 63rd year. Mom had previously suffered from a rare disease called Wegener's granulomatosis in September 2005. We miss her very much and are glad for every memory of her. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 at 11:30 at the ST. Andrews United Church, 10 Church Street in Sunderland, Ontario. A brief graveside committal service at Sunderland Cemetery will be followed by a reception in the lower hall of Sunderland United Church. A funeral service was previously held in Richmond, BC on November 20th, 2010. l