It is with profound sadness that the family of Gordon Bruce Thorne announces his unexpected passing on December 30, 2022 at the age of 72 years.
Leaving to mourn are his beloved wife, Phyllis, their daughter Natasha, son-in-law Harry and 2 treasured grandsons Rylan and Gage. Predeceased by father Edmund Thorne, stepmother Ruby Thorne and brothers John and Charles Thorne as well as niece Melissa Thorne. Leaving behind his mother Minnie Thorne, brothers Robert (Roberta), David (Doreen), Wilfred (Vicki), his sisters Elizabeth Briant (Brad), and Rosemary (Osvaldo Croci), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and close friends.
Resting at Faith United Church, Thornlea Friday, Jan 6, 2023 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral will take place on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Faith United Church, Thornlea at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Faith United Church, Thornlea.
“God only takes the very best, it’s true, He took the very best in you.
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most sad time . RIP Bruce 💔💔🙏🙏💔💔
Natasha Harry and boys
Heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one . Hold close to the beautiful memories, they will help you through the difficult days and weeks ahead .
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear of Bruce’s sudden passing. May the precious memories sustain you during this difficult time….thinking of you all.
Sincerest condolences.
Sorry to hear about your dads sudden passing. Condolences to you and your families. Hugs my friend
Phyllis
So sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing, condolences to you and your family, your
happy memories of your life together will help you during the difficult days ahead…
God Bless🙏🙏
My heart aches for your loss
Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss .our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Bless.
Phyllis and family,we were saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Gwen and Wayne
Sorry for your loss, our condolences to all of the family. I worked with Bruce for many years in Local Union 740. Bruce was such a quiet and gentle soul.
My condolences to the family
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s sudden passing. Deepest condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss !
Our deepest sympathy to all the family!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Condolences to Phyllis and her family, so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing, may God be with you 🙏
Hi to the Thorne family. Words can’t alleviate how you are feeling now but rest assured you are in our thoughts through this difficult time. Take care.
Bonnie and Bill Oakley.
Phyllis , Natasha and family.
We are so sorry about Bruce’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. We always loved having a chat with Bruce .
Rest in Peace
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing . He was a loving person . He always had a hug for you . Our prayers are with you. Florence Lynch.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you , Phyllis and your family . Bruce was such a great guy , I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you all .
RIP Bruce
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing.
He was a great family man and also a great brother to the members of UA Local 740.
Cal(Kelly)Jones
I had the privilege of working with Bruce over the years. He was a good man who cared about the people around him.
My condolences to his
wife Phyllis and his family.
Jim Myers
To Dave and all of Bruce’s family, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you all. I considerate it a privilege to have known and worked with Bruce. He was a great asset to Local 740. Gary Penney
to the family ..bruce was a good friend of mine …we worked away and had so many good memories …have a good journey .bruce ..you will be missed here …..see ya later –i guess
Phyllis, Natasha, Harry and family just heard that Bruce had passed we always had a great little chad with you both and they were always so nice Bruce was one of a kind in a very nice way, he will certainly be missed by all that knew him. We are so sorry to here this sad and unexpected news, we certainly want to send our sincere condolences to you all.
My deepest condolences to the thorne family at this very difficult time. I knew bruce from working in bull arm years ago through local 740. RIP 🙏
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a true gentleman and respected by all that had the pleasure of knowing and working with him. Condolences to the family. RIP
Will be missed
Always call by for a visit and a chat
Fly with the (eagles) Bruce
God’s speed
Rosemary, we are so saddened to hear of the passing of your brother Bruce. May you be comforted by happy memories. Condolences to the family.
Ed and Judy
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a great friend and a wonderful man. Our deepest condolences.