Alvin Eric Thorne

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Alvin Eric Thorne, son, husband, father, fisherman, and lifelong resident of Thornlea, passed tragically and unexpectedly away on August 15, 2022 at the age of 57.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Christine, daughters Amber-Lynn and Taylor, his brothers Henry (Renee) and Jim (Shelley), sister Genevieve (Wayne), and parents Eric and Phoebe. He is predeceased by his son, Tyler, with whom he is reunited in heavenly rest.
Alvin was born in Markland on May 29, 1965. He learned to fish at an early age from his father, Eric, and the foundation of a lifelong passion for the fishery was laid. Alvin’s close attention to detail and constant hard work established him as a respected figure in the industry and local community. Alvin was a member of the Canadian Coast Guard for 30 years.
Those who knew Alvin knew that every bit of his hard work – every scar, every ache, and every day spent at sea, was undertaken for the benefit, well-being and love of his family. Of all he accomplished during his life, nothing outshone the pride he felt for his girls. For his wife, Christine, and daughters Amber-Lynn and Taylor, there was no effort that Alvin was unwilling to make, and no hardship he was unwilling to endure.
Alvin is remembered for his love of a laugh, and was known for his quick wit and characteristic dry sense of humor.
Go Leaf’s go.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A celebration of Alvin’s life will be held at Faith United Church in Thornlea at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 18th, 2022.
Visitation will be open for family from 2:00-4:00 pm and to the public 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.
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81 Comments

  1. To the Thorne Family So sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Tom and Louise

  3. We are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of Al’s family and friends. God Bless You All…

  4. We are so sorry to hear of Alvin’s sudden passing. We are thinking of you Christine, Amber-Lynn and Taylor, at this difficult time and we send you our love. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.

  6. Oh my ,Chris,Amber and Taylor ,my heart hurts for you ,iam so so sorry that you are going through this loss and pain ,may you find some comfort in your good times spent as a family ,and of course Al’s dry humour,he will be missed terribly ,xo

  10. To The Thorne Familly.

    Deepest condolences to your family for the passing of Alvin. May God’s Blessing be upon you all.

    Florence and Brendan

  11. Our deepest condolences goes out to your family for this tragic loss. Al was a fine man and he will be remembered fondly…

  12. To Christine, girls and the Thorne family,
    We were oh so shocked to hear of Alvin’s sudden passing. We are sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. I pray you get all the strength you need to get you through those difficult days ahead. Keep all your beautiful memories close to your heart as they will bring you comfort. God bless RIP Alvin.
    Cynthia and Derrick Gillingham

  13. Another one from us is gone
    a voice we loved is stilled
    a place is vacant in a home
    which never can be filled
    Taken to soon a great man will loved by all, sure will be missed around the wharf. RIP my friend until we meet again.

  14. My deepest condolences. To all the Thorne Family. Alvin was a long time customer who I had the pleasure to work with. Over the years we worked on many projects. He was always one of those customers you tried his best to help because his demeanour was so good to deal with. “A highly respected man” Our little chats about hunting in his cabin area will be sadly missed. To your brothers Jim and Henry keep your memories close at heart and speak this name often.
    Sincerely
    Bob

  15. My heart goes out to you all at this time. May Al rest in peace. I only wish I was there to comfort you all. Please know that my prayers will be for Alvin. He will be missed. May God bless you all and give you comfort st this time.
    Love Nancy

  16. So so sorry to hear about Alvin’s passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to you all. Hoping you can find some comfort in your memories. I’ll always remember his smile and calm nature of a man.

  20. To all the families. So sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

  22. To: the family
    Please accept my condolences on the passing of Eric one so dear to you all. May God’s Grace sustain you at this difficult journey. He will be with you always in your hearts
    Vicki Oates Thorne, Carbonear

  27. Christine, Amber-Lynn, Taylor, and all of Alvin’s family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time in your lives. Alvin was a classmate and friend during our school years. He didn’t have much to say during class but I always admired his sincerity and dry humour. Hold your precious memories close to your heart to help you in your lives. Big hugs to you all. Rest In Peace, Alvin.

  29. So sorry for your loss Christine and girls. Thinking of you all and you are in our prayers. (Sandra Peddle’s brother and sister in law)

  30. We are so sadden by the news of Al’s passing. We have such fond memories of visiting NL and the hospitality of Chris and AL. Sam caught his first cod thanks to AL and saw his first moose also thanks to AL.
    He will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences to Chris, Amber, Taylor and all of Als family and friends. Sorry we can’t be with you during this time. But we’re there in spirit. Hugs and Love
    Kim and Sam❤️

  33. I am so sorry to here this. My thoughts are with you and Deepest condolences to Christine, Amber, Taylor, phoebe, Eric and all the family

  34. We were so shocked and sad to hear of Alvin’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this difficult time. I’m sure you all have special memories to look back on and always will. Our boys spoke about him often and always in such a good way. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  35. Thoughts and prayers for you Christine and your girls and the Thorne family. So sorry to read of Alvin’s passing. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Big (((hugs)))

  36. Pheobe n Eric I’m sorry about ur son Alvin. Just met him at ur 60 Anniversary n his darling wife Chris.. God will help yas I’m sure🙏

  40. We are so very sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Christine and the girls, and all his family and friends.

  41. I am so sorry for your loss. Al will be sadly missed by so many.
    Sam and I have such fond memories of our trip to NL. Thanks to Alvin, Sam caught his first cod and seen his first moose! Times we will always caress.
    Our hearts are breaking, our sincere condolences to Chris, Amber, Taylor and all of Al’s family and friends. 💔

  42. My deepest condolences to Michelle and Debbie and all the Thorne Families.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time .

  43. Chris and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Al will live on in all who knew and loved him. He has taken this trip alone but when the time come you will see each other again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time. Cyn and Eg

  46. My Condolences to the Thorne Family. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. May the Memories you have with him help comfort you in the difficult days ahed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  47. Christine, Taylor, and Amber my thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time. Al was a great man taken much to soon. Cherish your memories with him, I wish I was closer and I wish there was something I could do for you all… sending our love from afar. Jacinta, Trevor and Brody.

  49. Aunt Phoebe, Uncle Eric , Henry , Jim ,Genevieve , Christine, Amber lynn , Taylor and families. I am so deeply sadden and sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing. May the memories and love you shared, bring you all some peace in known he is safe in the arms of Jesus. Sending our love and deepest condolences to you all. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again , May god hold you in the palm of his hand. Sending love and prayers . xoxo

  50. Phoebe Eric and all the family so very sorry to hear of Alvin’s untimely passing my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at the sad time ❤️🙏

  51. Christine and all of the Thorne family,

    So sorry to hear of Al’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. He will certainly be missed, hope his memories can comfort you in the weeks ahead.

  53. To Christine and family, I am so sorry to hear about Alvin’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  54. Chris, Girls and Thorne Family we are so sorry for your loss.
    You’re in our thoughts, prayers and we hope your memories will get you through this difficult time.

  55. We were heartbroken to hear of Al’s untimely passing.

    Sending our deepest condolences and love to Christine and the girls as well as the entire Thorne Family. I look back fondly on the many great memories with Alving during my past summers in Thornlea.

    Good Bless and Godspeed Alvin, you will be greatly missed by all who have had the pleasure of having known you.

    Paul, Pauline, Hayley and Gillian

  56. Christine we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I didn’t know Alvin but I heard he was a great father, husband and brother-in-law. I remember you when I used to stay at your house with Debbie in high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your whole family.

  58. Sending our deepest condolences to the family of Alvin Thorne…. especially to Christina, Henry, Renee and families. As the days continue to pass, we hope that you find comfort and support from the people that surround you and in the wonderful memories that you carry in your mind and in your hearts.
    Shawn and Colleen Dalley
    Botwood
    (Glenn Peyton’s Resource Road Cabin Owners)

  62. So sorry for your families loss. Another great man gone to soon. May God guide you through this terrible time and a tough road ahead. My deepest condolences Chris, Amber-Lynn, Taylor and families.

  63. To the Entire Thorne Family, Our deepest condolences go out to you all. There are no words to express how we feel.Please be assured that our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and in the many heartbreaking days ahead. RIP Alvin.

  64. Our condolences go out to all the Thorne Family…
    May you find some comfort with all the great memories you shared with Al during this difficult time.
    RIP Al.

  65. My condolences to the families at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss . Had the privilege of a few games of poker at the club back in the day. Alvin was a great guy carrying on and a good sport. Rest easy you will be missed.

  67. Our deepest love and condolences in the sudden passing of a precious person in all your lives. I knew Alvin well growing up as school mate kids . Definitely emotionally sad to hear and can’t even imagine the shock of disbelief right now.
    Sending prayers as it will take one day at a time to keep going . Like the footprints 👣 in the sand this is now when Jesus is carrying you all holding you in his loving Arms of Strength. 🙏😇🥰

  68. We are thinking of you all and holding you in our hearts and prayers. Deepest Sympathy.
    Rev. Elsie and Max Squires

  70. To all the Thorne family,our thoughts and prayers go out to you.We can only imagine how you feel,may God be with you and carry you through this time.Hugs.

  71. We were saddened to hear of Alvin’s sudden passing.
    Thinking about you with comfort and love Christine, Amber-Lynn, Taylor and the entire Thorne family.
    Sending our deepest sympathy and love to you all.
    Linda and Jerry.

  72. Dear Amber-Lynn, Taylor and Christine,
    I am sending all my love to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Keep each other close and remember all the wonderful things about your amazing father/husband.
    Deepest condolences and so much love,
    Anne Pickard-Vaandering

  73. Christine and family, Henry and Jim and families, So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Thinking of all since I heard this tragic news.

  77. Christine and family. So sorry to hear about Alvin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

  78. Although I never met him I heard he was a fine fellow indeed. My condolences to Eric, Phoebe and Family.
    Tammy, Sherry and Beau.

  80. My husband, Dan Walker, and I send our profound condolences to the Thorne family. Amber-Lynn and her mother remain very much in our thoughts. We wish all who knew Alvin much warmth, care and comfort.

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