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Thornton d'Arc Obituary

d'Arc, Thornton A. DDS, born Nov. 5, 1947 in Oakland, California. Died October 8, 2010 at home in Placentia, California. . Tad was survived by wife, Bobbi d'Arc; son, Brent d'Arc, MD; daughter-in-law, Heather d'Arc; daughter, Kimberly Burgess, RDH and son-in-law, Brian Burgess; daughter, Deanna Bull, RN and son-in-law, Kevin Bull. Also survived by sister Robin Blossom, RN/FNP of Oakhurst and brother, Gary d'Arc of Menlo Park. Preceded in death by mother and father, Dr. & Mrs. H.T. d'Arc. Grandchildren: Hannah d'Arc, Cooper d'Arc and CoraLinda Burgess. Celebration of Life will be October 17, 2010 at Western Hills Golf Club, 12 noon. In lieu of flowers a donation in Tads name to the City of Hope (cityofhope.org/ donate) would be appreciated by his family.

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 12, 2010.

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Benton Runquist

October 25, 2010

Just got the news this morning. Our condolences to the entire family. We will miss him at the annual dental ski meeting he did so much for!
BJR

Elayne Sandusky

October 14, 2010

My condolences to the D'Arc family. I knew Dr. D'Arc when I worked at CDA and know he will be missed.

October 14, 2010

Thank-you Dr. for being you! I'm writing from Tenn--never found a dentist like you! I recall your pride in your family--I even had the honor of taking care of your son (Brent, I think) after a bike accident (I believe). It was an honor for me to be of help to you communicating his condition at St. Jude's ED. I recall you giving me a hug and saying--I'm so proud of him!
You were always gentle, kind and generous--I believe you flew your own plane to Mexico to hold clinics. God bless you and your family. Mimi Stricklin

October 14, 2010

My condolences to Bobbi and the entire family. Dr. D'Arc will be missed by all that knew him. Evet

October 13, 2010

Thank you for being our family dentist for the last 36 years.
May God Bless.
Gerry Roche

Gaetano R. San Paolo

October 12, 2010

My condolance to the family. He will be truely missed.

October 12, 2010

tad, thanks for being the greatest dentist ever. i am so sad that you are gone. it was way to early for you to leave. god bless and keep you. jeanine roche

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