Renee and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope warm memories of your Dad provide some comfort during this time. My Sincerest Condolences - Jamie Gerrits
Jamie Gerrits
January 25, 2016 | Burlington, CT | Co-worker
Renee and family, Thinking of you and your family at this sad time and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Cathy
Catherine Sweezy
January 25, 2016 | Hartford, CT | Co-worker
Dear Carol, Jeff, Penny and family. I remember the first time I met John, back in high school, I was intimated. He was a big guy with a stern, father of 6 face. Over the next 20 minutes, sitting on the coach watching TV with him, I found out what an avid sports fan and nice guy he was. John was a good man. When I think of him, I will smile. May he Rest in Peace now. Love, Joanne Hepp
Joanne Hepp
January 25, 2016 | East Haddam, CT
John will be missed. I wish you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. I will always remember the way John enjoyed talking to the kids. He had a great smile and was quick to laugh when around them. I am glad he is at rest now.
Irene Hatt
January 25, 2016 | Wallingford, CT
You are now at peace with the Lord. I
will miss you, but your long suffering
is over. I love you my big Brother.
Bonnie Mcdowell
January 25, 2016 | Madison, AL
Sorry for your loss, all our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sincerely, Dennis, Fran and Suzy Robinson, Joan and Mike Woytowich.
January 25, 2016
Carol, Jeff, Courtney, Melanie and Thornton Family. You are all in my prayers for Peace and Comfort in this difficult time. John had a long life with a loving, caring family. May he Rest in Peace.
Love Barbara Kish
January 25, 2016
RIP Uncle John!
Rod & Donna Reome
January 24, 2016 | Gaffney, SC
Aunt Penny and Family, My deepest sympathy to you all. Uncle John and Dad are together, may he rest in peace.
Susan Thornton
January 24, 2016 | Hingham, MA
John L. Thornton, 76, of Thorn Hill, TN, formerly of Wallingford, beloved husband of 57 years to Noami “Penny” Lareau Thornton, died January 21, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on December 18, 1939, a son of the late Earl and Ruth Borst Thornton. He served in the United States Marine Corp in Vietnam until being honorably discharged in 1968 as a Staff Sargent. He worked for over 30 years as a machinist for Sikorsky Aircraft until his retirement. He was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren and was affectionately known as “Poppy.” He was an avid Yankee and Giants fan; and loved watching UCONN men’s and women’s basketball.
Besides his wife, John is survived by his daughters, Renee Carver (Bill) of Thorn Hill, TN, Carol Hatt (Jeff) and Nancy Duffy (Dan), all of Wallingford; his sons, John Thornton (Barbara) of Meriden, Mark Thornton (Teresa) of Windsor Locks, and Michael Thornton of Wallingford; his sister, Bonnie McDowell of Alabama; his brothers, Gilbert Thornton (Dora) of California, and Gerald Thornton (Pat) of Arizona; his grandchildren, Johnathan, Courtney, Holly, Melanie, Johnny, Danny, Kevin, Michael and Joshua; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Robert, Betty and Earl Thornton.
Funeral services are private and under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street, Wallingford. www.wallingfordfh.com
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