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Richard Thornhill Obituary

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Rich Thornhill of Thousand Oaks, CA announces his passing at the age of 44 at his home on March 26, 2018. Rich will be forever remembered by his beloved wife and best friend Karen (Bundy) Thornhill. Rich loved Karen and their cat Forrest (he was their baby). Karens family loved and will miss Rich deeply. He previously lived in Medway, MA with his Uncle Ralph, Aunt Sherell (Thornhill) Burns, Sherry (Burns) Barry, and Christopher Burns during his later childhood and young adult life. Rich made our family complete and brought much joy to each of us. He had a great sense of humor. Rich was also survived and loved by Richard Thornhill Sr., Susan Gruttner, Jessica Thornhill, his grandmother Doris Keller and his late grandfather Walter Thornhill Sr., several Aunts, Uncles, cousins, two nieces and four nephews. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox; never missed a game that was televised. He was sure to tape it during work hours. He loved music of all kinds but above all Led Zeppelin was his favorite. Rich also loved to play video games His wife is following his wishes and he was cremated in CA but will be returned to MA so we can celebrate his life in June.

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Published by The Country Gazette - Bellingham from Apr. 10 to Apr. 20, 2018.

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Miss you with all my heart.

Sherell Burns

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Missing you with all my heart.

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Jason McGilvray

April 13, 2018

Rich defiantly had an impact on me for a few years!! The first time he came to captain's practice for football and cruising around in the EAGLE with Jared Converse and partying at the rollercoaster.... RIP THORNY

Karen Thornhill

April 13, 2018

I love you with all my heart and soul. I will always remember the good times and laughs we had with each other. You made me the happiest and strongest woman ever. We had the best 12 years togeather and I'm so glad I was your wife. Our souls will forever be connected. Forrest and I love you so so much. May you RIP forever and rock out with your favorite bands up in heaven!!! SHAKE N BAKE HONEY!!!!! Love your wife baby, baby.

Chris Mele

April 10, 2018

Rest in peace, bud

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