Richard THORNTON O.B.E., K.C.V.O.

Richard THORNTON O.B.E., K.C.V.O.

Richard THORNTON Obituary

Published by The Times on Jan. 16, 2014.
Sir Richard O.B.E., K.C.V.O. at home on 7th January 2014, aged 91. Beloved husband of Gay, father of Sarah, Louise, Bridget and Emma, grandfather and great-grandfather. Village service at St Laurence Church, Seale on Thursday 16th January at 12.30pm. Thanksgiving Service at Charterhouse School Chapel, Godalming, on Saturday 22nd March at 3pm.

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Jeremy Miles

February 5, 2014

Those of us who worked with Richard will remember him with great affection and gratitude; he was truly a gentle knight.

Maria Kiely

January 24, 2014

Thinking of you all at this tme and remembering Richard with sincere gratitude for a wonderful life spent in the service of others.

Cathie Donlon

January 24, 2014

Deepest sympathy to Gay, Sarah Louise Bridget and all the family, remember him with great love and affection

cathie Donlon

January 24, 2014

Sr. Cathie Donlon F.M.D.M.

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