CHRISTOPHER-THORNLEY-Obituary

CHRISTOPHER T. THORNLEY

Holyoke, Massachusetts

1947 - 2019

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November 14, 2019
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Holyoke, Massachusetts

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Christopher T. Thornley 72, passed away peacefully at Day Brook Village Nursing Center, Holyoke, MA. on November 14, 2019. Born In Bristol Pennsylvania March 9, 1947 and was the son of Joyce Pope Thornley and Anthony K. Thornley Jr.A life filled with music, he recently served 28 years as Organist...

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Dear Gary, We are so very sorry for your loss. Christopher was a wonderful person and, as you are, a wonderful friend and neighbor. He is very much missed! Love, Joan and Steve

Chris attended Pennsbury High School as myself and was a year behind me. He was a member of the Columbus Boys' Choir in Princeton, NJ, before attending my school in Yardley, PA. We were both in the school choir, though he had a much better voice. Both of us were interested in pipe organs and talked a bit about them when we met at lunch. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

Hi, Gary! We met a couple of times when the St. John's choir had picnics at Chris's house just north of Northampton. I could tell you funny stories and profoundly spiritual stories about the impact Chris had on me, my musical skills, and my confidence in singing music that was always slightly more challenging than I felt I could handle, yet I kept going because I loved so much of the music he selected for us to sing. I'm forever grateful for the 19 years he was a part of my life. He will...

We all share your loss, Gary. Chris was a big part of my early years and even though adult life had us scattered we always kept in touch and he will be missed.

Dear Gary,

Jay and I were saddened to hear of your loss today. Chris was a gentleman and it was a pleasure to have met him. It seems he had a full life but not long enough. You and his family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Gary, I'm sorry I never met or knew Chris, but he was special to you, so he must have been a remarkable person. Words can't express my sorrow for your loss and those who loved him.

You know my sorrow at your loss, Gary. Chris was someone special, and a dear cousin and friend to me. We shared sweet memories of childhood.
Much love,
Marsha and Charlie

Dec. 2012

In the office at UMass Music Dept, 2008