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Kelley Thornton Obituary

Kelley (Meagher) Thornton, 51 of Hanover died Aug. 20 at South Shore Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Concord, she was the daughter of Alice (Kennedy) Meagher of Hanover and the late Walter Meagher. She attended Norwell schools and continued her education to study Radiology. Kelley is survived by her beloved husband James R. Thornton; and her cherished children Christopher, Amanda and Erin Thornton of Hanover. She also is survived by her brother Robert Meagher of Whitman; and her sisters Karen Capaccioli of Hanover, and Susan Seoane of Norwell. Kelley was a long time employee of South Shore Hospital, where she was an ultrasonographer. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53 in Hanover, Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Rte. 139 in Hanover. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kelleys memory may be made to The Andrew L. Warshaw, MD Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research, BUL370C, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. For directions and our online guest book, visit SullivanFuneralHomes.com 781-878-0920 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2012.

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cheryl-ann deely

September 7, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow. Kelley was just an awesome person to know and to love

Mary Lawson

August 28, 2012

Amanda and Chris, my heart goes out to you and your family. Your Mom was a real nice lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Durgin

August 27, 2012

My deepest condolences go out to the Thornton Family. I knew Kelley from SSH, and thought very highly of her. She was a great person, with a wonderful smile, who will be greatly missed.

Greta Covino

August 27, 2012

My deepest condolences to the the Thornton family..

Deb Baracchini Smith

August 24, 2012

Jimmy and family,
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul Mullaney

August 23, 2012

To the Thornton and Meagher families, my deepest sympathies. Kelley was so important to so many, such a positive light to all, a kind and gentle soul that will never be forgotten. To my friend, my colleague, may you find peace.

George Roy

August 23, 2012

Jim, Mandy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time

MaryEllen Stoddard

August 22, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Kelley was a wonderful person who was a joy to be around. Our prayers are with you.
MaryEllen, Adam, Samantha & Billy Stoddard

Janet Nichols

August 22, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. The first time I met Kelley I felt like I knew her my whole life! She was always easy to talk with and fun to be around. I will remember her with a huge smile on her face.

Love, Janet

Sandra Maher

August 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Kelley's family. Kelley was always so nice and fun spirited, just the easiest person to get along with. Everyone always enjoyed her company, may she rest in peace - Sandy Maher and Family

Ana & Ed Alicea

August 22, 2012

Jim and family, we are so very sad and sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. It was such a pleasure getting to know her and your family during all the softball seasons the girls played together, Our prayers are with you and we pray that Kelly is resting peacefully

Tracy O'Hare

August 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Thornton family at this time. I was privileged enough to know Kelley from SSH. She was so well respected and good at everything she did. You should be so proud of the person she was and the many people that she had a positive influence on.

KATHY TOMASELLO

August 21, 2012

Kelley was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure of working with, may she rest in peace.

Rhoda Moyo

August 21, 2012

What a wonderful person Kelley was. I was blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim, the children and the rest of her family. Rest in Peace. We will miss you Kelley.
Rhoda

Judi Vigeant

August 21, 2012

Rest in paradise Kelley
Love Ernie and Judi

August 21, 2012

Jimmy, K and the rest of the family. I was very saddened to hear about Kelley's passing. Long ago K and I used to share Kelley stories (so funny, with her kids). I will say a special prayer for all of you. With Sympathy,
Criston McNeil

August 21, 2012

Kelley was the most beautiful person this world has ever known. May you rest peacefully Kelley.

HEATHER HART

August 21, 2012

Dear Friends, I will always remember working with Kelley-her committment and enthusiasm were contagious. May God bless and comfort you all. She will always be remembered and loved.
Heather Hart

Debbie Eastman

August 21, 2012

Jim and Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Kelley's passing....words cannot express to you how sorry I am. Kelley was just beautiful inside and out! Keeping you all in my prayers....a friend from the Elks

Kathy Cristoferi

August 21, 2012

Kelley always had a smile on her face when I saw her at work. It was a pleasure to have known her. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will be missed so much.

August 21, 2012

So sorry to hear about Kelley,she was a great person and will be missed so much,My prayers go out to the family , Paula Newcomb South Shore Hospital

Susan Clancy

August 21, 2012

Prayers for peace to Kelly's family.

Denise Borden

August 21, 2012

My thoughts have been with you during this dificult time. May your family be consoled and remember all the love you had in your heart.

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