Obituary of Thora Violet Thorne

Thora Violet Thorne (Stevens) Age 92, passed away November 30,2016. Born in Moncton, NB, February 21, 1924. Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Head) Stevens. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, CPO Clinton Russell Thorne, CD, and brothers Vernon and David. Survived by daughters Linda (Paul) DeMone and Susan (Gregory) Hill; grandchildren Mark (Julia Pike) DeMone, Gillian (Adam Toth) DeMone, Janet Hill, Steven (Jocelyn Law) Hill, great-granddaughter, Sophie Pike DeMone, and a number of nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Petitcodiac, NB at a later date. In Thora’s words, “Life has been great. Special thanks to all my family, the staff at Drumlin Hills, Dr. S. Dwyer, Dr. M. Barrington, EHS, and many, many more.” Thora was one of the first women in Canada to become a licensed machinist and was proud of her contribution to the war effort. As a young woman she also helped in her parent’s restaurant in Petitcodiac, a favorite stop for military personnel during WW2. She raised her family and led a quiet and joyful life, taking pleasure in watching the deer and the birds, gardening, sewing, quilting, knitting and travelling to Hawaii. She deeply appreciated the beauty of nature and the kindness of others. She loved her home at Drumlin Hills where the staff treated her with loving kindness every day.