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Christopher Thornley Obituary
July 16, 1944 to November 2, 2021
Chris was born in Coventry, England, to Sydney and Marjorie Thornley. The family moved to Toronto, Canada and when he was 16 they to Greenwich, CT. Upon graduation from Greenwich High School in 1962, Chris joined the Army National Guard where he served for 6 years.
He married Jennifer Chizmadia on Nov. 18, 1967 and would have celebrated their 54th anniversary this month. They lived in Greenwich, CT for almost 40 years surrounded by family and good friends. Chris worked at Post Road Iron Works as a draftsman for many years before venturing out to start his own business, Construction Services. They moved to the Villages, FL in 2013.
Chris was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Barry. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer, their son Christopher Jr. (Mary) Thornley of Monroe, CT and their daughter, Stacy (Dave) Norton of Old Greenwich, CT, plus his five grandchildren who he held so dearly in his heart, Amanda and Jake Thornley, Emma, Justin and Lily Norton, plus many nieces and nephews.
He was a member of Innis Arden Golf Club for many years, serving on the board for 8 years. He scored his first hole-in-one in March of 2021 in the Villages, FL. He was an avid sports fan pulling for his favorites, the Indianapolis Colts, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Yankees.
A private burial will be held in CT at a later date. Chris, The world is a better place for the 77 years you spent with us. May you rest in God's eternal peace!
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Mavis Maynard
December 11, 2025
Such a sweet man and you couldn´t ask for more lovely neighbors. It felt nice knowing that my Mom was safe and looked after with Jenny and Chris next door, especially after we lost my Dad and my Mom was alone.
Tony Pastore
November 17, 2021
Jennifer and the entire Thornley family. Maureen and I extend our dearest sympathy on the passing of Chris. We always enjoyed being in his company. May he R.I.P. Tony&Maureen
Jack and Patty Pennella
November 13, 2021
Thru High School, our Army experiences, and the Villages get togethers there was always a large and genuine smile and laugh. Not to mention all of the jokes emailed almost daily. May God's light shine upon all of his family and bring them peace. The '61-'62 GHS hockey team is reassembling for the real "big game".
Dick and Lynda Norman
November 13, 2021
Rest in Peace Chris...
Our sympathies to Jenny and the Thornley Family.
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Pamela Morrell Merritt
November 13, 2021
Friends Forever...met Chris at GHS then worked with his Mom Pat at the Dress Box. Wonderful fun loving people. Kept in touch on FB with Chris through the years. RIP Friend. "The girl with the Spanish eyes".
Steve and Chris Thurlow
November 12, 2021
He was the BEST! What a great laugh! What a dear friend! We miss him terribly, and send our deepest love and warm hugs to Jennifer, Chris and Stacy. Steve and Chris Thurlow
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