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Thomas Thornton Obituary
(Freitas) Thornton.
He was born in Lowell, March 6, 1960, son of Thomas E. Thornton and the late Martha Ann (Mercier) Thornton. He attended local schools.
He enjoyed music and motorcycles.
Besides his wife, survivors include a daughter, Desiree J. Thornton of Lowell; a stepson, Jaryd M. Cote of Lowell; a stepdaughter, Lyndsay M. Cote of Lowell; his father Thomas and his stepmother, Dorothy Thornton, of Brooklett, Ga.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Tammy, and her husband, Walter Berard, of Winter Garden, Fla., and Darlene Thornton of Savannah, Ga.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert E. Freitas of Lowell and Kathleen A. Freitas of Westford; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna M. and her husband, Gary Hallowood, of Hudson, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Robert E. Freitas of Boston; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was also the brother of the late Timothy Thornton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Thornton
Sponsored by His Best Friend and Brother James E. McGonagle Jr.
November 22, 2019
Things never change is just as though you are just in the other room,, listening to all we talk about. You live in our minds and hearts everyday.
We have all been blessed with your memory and that will never go away, it comforts us to remember the great times we share and still do.
Now you Mom Martha and Dad Thomas and twin brother Timothy are all together again forever
Let us be thankful for our memories as the can bring comfort as we speak of you, Martha Tom, and Timmy.
We love you and your family and I speak for many of us.
We we talk to you soon and remember you in our prayers .
We love you all, always and forever your best friend
Jim
Nancy McWilliams Bernard
November 15, 2019
Thinking of you . We had fun times growing up hanging out in our teens in Lowell ma .
Jim
November 1, 2012
As Thanksgiving approaches it is still difficult spending the days without you here. We all miss your kindness and compassion.
Jim
October 21, 2011
I was thinking of you today, how much fun I had with you and Tim. You guys both made my life a great one.
Thanks Tom
Your buddy,
Love, Jim
November 25, 2010
The Thanksgiving holidays are very empty without you here. Jeannie and I speak of you almost everyday.
Memories of you can be very comforting especially during this time. We also remember Timmy who was so special, just as you are.
You and Tim will live on in our memories. I know that I was blessed to have you in my life. I miss you both.
Always and Forever in my heart.
Love Jim
Tammy Berard
August 3, 2010
Dear Brothers, Not a day goes by without talking about you two! I am so blessed to have all the wonderful and wacky memories of two angels that were sent to us to teach us about how to love each other UNCONDITIONALLY! I still talk to the both of you as you know and it gives me the warm fuzzies! I Love and miss you two and MOM SOOOO MUCH.XXXXOOOOOXXXXX, To Their Dear Friend James,Thank You for being a wonderful loving friend to Timmy & Tommy,I know they love you. Love your sister Tammy.
James McGonagle
July 30, 2010
To Tommy and Timmy very special twin brothers.
You are missed every day. We speak of both of you all the time in that way you will live in us each and every day we remember you.
Your wonderful, friendship and commitment to showing extraordinary kindness every where you traveled in your lifetime! May you rest in peace my dear friends.
Jim McGonagle
Jeannie & Jim
October 5, 2008
Tom, you are missed by so many. Jim and I share our thoughts of you.
Your kindness, and the love your shared will live in our hearts. It seems like yesterday we shared fun and laughs together. Life is not is not the same without you, my memories of you live in my heart forever!
Our love you is forever.
Jeannie & Jim
Judy Trainor
April 9, 2008
Hey Tommy,
You have been in my thoughts a lot today more than usual. Every day I get off the Lowell Connector exit by your house I think of you as I pass by. But today for whatever reason you keep coming into my thoughts.
I miss your voice and your friendship. Kenny now calls our almost three year old granddaughter Sunshine and ever time he does I think of you. I ran into the girls about a month back – my has Desiree grown into quite a little beauty.
Just thinking of you, luv, Judy
Jim McGonagle
January 2, 2008
It's diffucult to beleive that so much time has passed. We all still think of you Tom, and your name is always in a conversation!
You are missed by so many, always in out hearts.
Jim McGonagle
September 16, 2007
Tom,
As each day goes by we all remember you, Tim, and your Mom. We speak of you often, your kindness, your love of life, your daughter Desiree.
We laugh and cry thinking of you, and Tim, and remember how special both of you are how you are still in our hearts. It is true the love never leaves our hearts for both of you.
Times are tough without you, we miss you more each day and remember the two twin brothers that touched so many hearts.
May God bless you and Timmy, your Mom. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!
You are my friend forever! AMEN.
TOM & TIM Born March 6, 1960
Tim passed April 27, 1995
Tom passed November 25, 2004
Shelbie Berard
December 12, 2006
To my dear uncle Tommy how i miss you so much theres not a day that goes by that i dont think about u. You death annerversary just passed and there was not a minute that i could not think about u. I hope that u Grandme and uncle Timmy are doing great up there. Love you and will always miss you.
Jim McGonagle
November 25, 2006
November 25, 2006
In Memory of Tommy
A Psalm of David.
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes forth like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and there is nothing hid from its heat. The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.Note: Today's Gospel reading is Mark 4:35-41
May God Bless Tommy
We will never forget your beautiful smile, your friendship, your kindness, your Mom, your twin Timmy
and may God Bless your daughter Desiree.
Jim
December 26, 2005
Tom is so missed in this part of town...may his memory live forever in our hearts and minds. God Bless you Desiree, only time will heal your broken heart. God Bless Tommy, his twin brother Timmy, and their Mom Martha they all rest with the Father Almighty forever.
AMEN
Amen
Jeannie R Sullivan
November 16, 2005
Dearest Tom,
My darling friend, may God keep you always, until all his faithful are joined again forever and ever.
I will always love that beautiful man. To his only daughter Desiree I hope to meet you one day, when I can look into your eyes and see your Dad once again!
Love your friend
Jeannie
A Beautiful Memorial Stone Designed By Tom's Daughter, Desiree
James E McGonagle Jr
May 30, 2005
Shelbie Berard
April 3, 2005
To my dearest Uncle Tommy I loved you so much you treated me as another doughter. When i called you or you called me and you greeted me as bubbles or saying good morning sunshine it would make my day. I miss you so much and think of you every day. Remember what we always said to each other that we will always be in each others heart. I promise to look out for your doughter and will try to help to take care and help her. I love you always and forever. I love you, love Shelbie
Jim McGonagle
December 12, 2004
The best portion of Tom's short life was his nameless unremembered acts of kindness and love.
Now is miss him more everyday, GOD BLESS YOU TOMMY
Hugh A. McGonagle
December 4, 2004
My sincere regrets to Tom's little girl Desiree. he would speak of her everyday. He longed to hear her voice on the phone, it had been several months since they last spoke. Tom would have a great day when he was able hear her voice and it was the "I Love You Daddy" that made him feel very loved, he would get a bit emotional with happiness. May she always remember that wonderful friendly guy who always greeted you with a smile and a wicked stong handshake, and just could make you feel very good.
God Bless You my friend Tommy!
Love your friend always,
Hughie
Diane Villandry Plummer
December 2, 2004
I went to School with Tim and Tom Thorton. Was very sorry to have read his obit online. May he rest in total peace in the loving arms of Jesus and may the Lord watch over and protect all his family members he left behind.
God Bless
Bob E Wheeler
November 29, 2004
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Thornton & Desiree,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I had a lot of fun with Tommy. He kept life interesting for me and Jimmy. He is in a better place now, and he and Timmy will be watching over us all until we meet again.
Tom & Dot Thornton
November 29, 2004
Tommy, What a wonderful person you were. We will miss your calls and the beautiful greetings, Hi, Sunshine, I love you and Hi, buddy what's up? You were a special son with so much love for everyone and you had the most wonderful personality. Your love of life and the joy that you always gave to everyone that you met was so very sincere and special. We will always love you and treasure your memory. We know that you are with your Heavenly Father now, forever smiling down on us from above. You will always be in our hearts and go with us everywhere for as long as we live. We will see again someday and we'll have a joyful reunion at that time. We miss you so very much and love you with all our heart.
With Love, Dad & Dot
Judy Trainor
November 29, 2004
Tommy - you have been a beautiful friend for 20+ years. I will always think of you and Timmy as one - you both came into my life through Kenny - I met all three of you around the same time - what a loving trio I was so lucky to have met and have had friendships with. Kenny and I will miss you terribly, will always cherish your laughter, voice and your many unique sayings, like "lil' buddy" and my favorite "Sunshine". What sunshine you have brought into our lives. I can no longer look forward to someone calling me that and know it so comforting. Jim is right – your love of life and wild adventurous side will always be remembered when thinking of you. Kenny will be one of the people who will miss your firm handshake and I your hugs (if you can call it that – more like bone crushing) and your unique friendship. We were talking today about the time you sold him that AWESOME BSA chopper – which you guys had to push up the hill from Merrimack St. to Nesmith. All the fond memories of you, Timmy and the good ole times on Chestnut Street are great memories I will hold onto till we meet again. I really don't know how else to put the rest of my feelings into words, so I will just say one more time you will be deeply missed and always cherished in my heart. It is not often you meet special people like yourself, let alone three of you - you are truly a remarkable person. To Karen – thank you for being that special person in Tom's life he so needed at times – you gave him a friendship & love no other could give – a beautiful little girl – To Desiree – you were such an inspiration of love for your dad. Jaryd and Lyndsay – you brought a lot of happiness to Tommy the proudest moments for him were to show off his pictures of his three kids. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Tommy – my friend the sun will always shine when I think of you,
Love always Sunshine :) see you in heaven
Tammy Berard
November 28, 2004
My Dear Brother Tommy you will be missed dearly. You will be in our prayers and thoughts daily. You blessed everyone that you met with joy and love. May you be blessed with pure peace. We love you. Tammy, Skip, Shelbie, Kempton.
Thomas E. Thornton "Summer of 2004"
James E. McGonagle Jr
November 28, 2004
My Best Friend of twenty years, Tom was such a wonderful guy. I was Godfather to his beautiful daughter Desiree, and Best Man at his wedding.
Not only was he handsome, and tall with big blue eyes, he was very masculine. With a strong powerful stature too, you would definatley notice him as he walked into a room.
His gift of conversation was special too, he would get you started in a conversation that would last for hours.
So uplifting he would always make you feel so very special, and he really made you feel like he enjoyed talking to you, he was very charming man. "Always a pleasure talking to you Tom", his new friends would say.
Tom enjoyed meeting new people, he jumped at every opportunity to get into a crowd, and have a good time. Always ready to make another friend. He would make you feel good and very welcomed each time you met.
Tom is well known for that strong and powerful handshake always overwhelming the biggest hand, a trademark unique only to tom.
Many of his friends looked forward to one of those strong hugs that would always make you feel extra special too.
When you visited at his home. You would always hear the Rock & Roll music, most especially listening to oldies on 100.7 that was his favorite radio station.
Another favorite pastime for Tom was Solitare, he just loved that game. He played it everyday, he like it especially in the morning, pausing to make one of his special omelets.
His most special thing in life was his beautiful young daughter Desiree'. Every opportunity he had he would pull out his wallet, and show everyone wanted to see his special little girl.
He loved his Mom, who passed in October 2004. Tom loved his Dad also, always letting everyone know that his father was the Chief of Police in a town in Georgia.
Another favorite of Tom's was the Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Definatley a Harley fan, no other bike would be good enough for Tom. He usually shopped at the Harley store for many of his clothes. If a moment came by for him to ride he would have jumped to the opportunity for that exhilarating ride.
A favorite expression of his " Ride to Live ~ Live to Ride" a die hard Harley guy for sure.
Recently he decided to grown a moustache, "a little icing on the cake" he would say. It added to his character.
He enjoyed being part of my family, with most of my neices and nephews (14 of them now), calling him Uncle Tommy. We considered ourselves to be brothers, as he did with my brother's Pat and Hugh. My sister's Eileen, Cathy and Margaret also considered Tom to be a brother , a very special one too.
He will be missed in so many ways by so many people. No one will ever be able to take his take his place.
May we all now enjoy those charming and warm memories of our dear brother and friend.
My sincere regrets to Desiree, may the memories comfort her.
Tom was a beleiver in the Lord Jesus Christ, may he have life everlasting in his Kingdom.
" For God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten Son, for whoever should believeth in him, should not perish, but have Life Everlasting". Amen. (John :16)
God Bless you and keep you my dear brother, until we meet again, may God hold you in the Palm of his hand
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