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Jay Thorpe Obituary
Thursday, June 17, 2010.
Born in Providence, he was the son of James and Ellie (Molloy)
Thorpe of
Middletown. Jay had lived in Cumberland before moving to
Providence
many years
ago. Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Karissa Thorpe of North Providence, a brother, Jeffrey Thorpe of Cumberland, and a sister, Sue Maura Garvey of Middletown. He also leaves his former wife Regina Thorpe and his best friend, Gordon Warren. He was the brother of the late Sallyanne James and Christine Murnighan. The funeral will be held Monday, June 21, 2010 at 9:30am from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon
Road, Cumberland, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in Saint Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 pm. For online condolences, www.rifuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jay Thorpe
Reggie
June 17, 2022
Can you believe how beautiful your granddaughters are. They would have adored you. Keep an eye on them. Karissa graduated nursing school as you know. We all miss you very much
Gordon Warren
July 14, 2010
Jay, it is going to be a long long time before I can begin to live life without feeling deeply saddened by your untimely death. What is holding me together is the countless fond memories that I have with, and of you. Our bond together was so very special and as you know, it was fast approaching our eighth year (July 31 ) since we first met at Horseneck Beach. I will never forget that day. I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. My life is so much richer because of you. I don't think I have ever met a more loving, caring, helpful and talented person than you. I will miss our chats and the quality time spent together. I was hoping for many more years of that, but your life was cut way to short Jay. Your dreams were just beginning to come true and you had a new found love for life. You have left us with a beautiful daughter in Karissa and whenever I see her she will remind me of you. She is so much like you in many ways. Well my special friend, until we meet again in afterlife, rest in peace and please realize that all who knew you, loved you so very much. I miss you, love you and thank you for being a part of my life.
July 9, 2010
Dear Family of Jay Thorpe,
We were saddened to learn of Jay's death. We are The Compassionate Friends of Providence, a support group to help families---parents, grandparents and siblings --- with the death of a child. If you would like to get in touch with us, we can be reached at: [email protected].
My son Cameron was killed in an auto accident thirteen years ago and this wonderful group has helped me immeasurably.
We are thinking of you and send
our most heartfelt condolences.
Most sincerely,
Morgan
for the Compassionate Friends
Bob & Annette Loiselle
June 23, 2010
Dear Jim, Ellie & family,
We just returned last night from a trip to Europe. We were shocked and so saddened to hear about your loss of Jay. Brenda & I ran into him at the doctor's office this past January. Hadnen't seen him in years but immediately recognized that smile of his. Be assured of our heartfelt thoughts and prayers as Jay is already rejoicing with your other angels in heaven. Much love and peace to you all.
June 22, 2010
So sorry for your loss, Jay was a beautiful soul.
ECK friends,
Beverly and Gertrude
Valerie Susi
June 22, 2010
Jay and I worked together at The Quill Company for several years, he came in everyday with a smile and left the same way, never had a bad word to say about anyone!! My heart goes out to the Family.
Amanda Brierley
June 21, 2010
It's hard to imagine that someone who was so full of life is now gone. Jay had a wonderful spirit, and we shared countless good times together. He meant a lot to me, as well as a lot of other people; I don't think he realized how many lives he had touched. To Karissa, the Thorpe family, Auntie Reggie and everyone else so deeply affected by this loss, I am so, so sorry... I hope that time helps you through this. Jay, I will never forget you or all the times you were there for me, especially at my darkest time. Rest in peace, my friend, I will never forget you and you will always have a very special place in my heart.
Kim Sande (DeWire)
June 21, 2010
My sympathy to Jay's family, he was a wonderful and caring person. We used to have long talks when we were in high school and then again many years later. He was a special person who always wanted to listen and help even when he was in need. Rest my friend.
Bill & Karline (Lawrence) Wild
June 21, 2010
Jim, Ellie and Family:
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Jay. Our love and prayers are with you.
June 21, 2010
To the family: Jay and I bonded in the URI library in downtown Providence. We shared stories and research. I am deeply shocked that he has passed and so sad..I looked forward to his library visits a few times per week.
Most sincerely, Julie
John O'Leary
June 20, 2010
To the Thorpe Family:
I offer my condolences of the passing of Jay. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that happy memories and our faith will lessen that the sorrow that you now experiencing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger and Barbara Roy
June 20, 2010
Dear Jim, Ellie, and Thorpe family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
nancy ryan
June 20, 2010
Ellie, Jim and Family.,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jay, I will be thinking of you, and you ae in my prayers, If I can be of help in any way, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Nancy Ryan
Sam Bynum
June 20, 2010
Jay....life will not be the same without your beautiful smile in it. You are not really gone...you have a special place in my heart that will be there for my forever.
Reggie Thorpe
June 20, 2010
Jay, you were always there when I needed you. You called every day when I was going through chemo and came to visit me. You have a beautiful daughter who you cherished and she will be taken care of, remember that. We also had a lot of good laughs, nice tie, you know what I mean. It is going to be so sad not to hear or see you again. You are with Sally and Christie now and you will watch over Karissa all of her life. Miss you already.
Love,
Reggie
Earlene Mara
June 19, 2010
I am so sorry.
Manuel Silva
June 19, 2010
I worked with Jay for a number of years at The Quill Company and found him to be a genuinely friendly and pleasant person. My sympathy and condolences go out to the family.
Doreen and Michael Walach
June 19, 2010
Karissa and Regina, my most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Jay. I will always remember his smile.
Daniel Durand
June 19, 2010
My condolences to the Thorpe family , I had not seen Jay for many , many years but I have fond memories of my child hood spending so much time with Jay and Jeff . all of you are in my prayers .
Daniel Durand
Karen Kay
June 19, 2010
You are now at peace Jay. My sympathy to your loved ones.
Art Poirier
June 19, 2010
RIP Jay. My condolences to the Thorpe Family.
Paul Johnson
June 19, 2010
If the legacy of a man can be told by those he leaves behind then knowing your beautiful daughter Karissa is certainly no finer testament than any man could possibly want or need. We can not begin to understand god's plan for you Jay nor why anyone leaves us at a young age but there is no doubt you've been called into a greater service in heaven. Please rest in peace knowing that your daughter is loved, cared for, and will be taken care of for the rest of her life. Most men could ask for nothing more than that. I enjoyed knowing you for the short time our paths have crossed and pray you rest in peace and soar with the angels until we meet again.
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