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Harold Thornton Obituary
Born in Pawtucket on January 31, 1927, a son of the late Harry and Mildred (Ledoux) Thornton, Mr. Thornton has lived in the South County area for the past 50 years coming from Pawtucket. Mr. Thornton was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion Downey Weaver Post #34. For many years, Mr. Thornton owned and operated the Snug Harbour Marina. He was also the owner of the FV Jackie & Jerry and the FV Cara Lyn.
Mr. Thornton is survived by one son, Kenneth E. Thornton of Wakefield; one daughter, Jacqueline E. Rivera of Wakefield; one brother, Daniel Thornton of Pawtucket; one sister, Bernice Thornton of Wakefield; six grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Harold C. Thornton, Jr.
Relatives and friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Church, 114 High St., Wakefield, follow by a burial in RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter. Visiting hours in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St., Wakefield Tuesday 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pt. Judith Fisherman's Scholarship Fund, PO Box 386, Narragansett, RI 02882.
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karen marchetti
August 23, 2007
Jackie,Kenney and family,
We were truly saddened to hear of your Dads passing, Having grown up down the harbour Pat and I have wonderful stories to tell to this next generation about the old days, ( Maybe not all of them ). Harold was a Great man and I know he will be missed.Take care Karen and Pat Marchetti
Sharon Lillibridge-Raymond
August 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Johanna Davis
August 21, 2007
May God Bless You In This Time Of Sorrow for you and your family.
Jessica Thornton
August 21, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Anthony Tiscione
August 21, 2007
So sorry to hear of Harold's Dead. I really never knew him very well, but from what I heard he was a good hearted man. He will be missed.
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