There will be a private interment in Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredericton at a later date. For those unable to attend the service, a live stream will be available at the following link: McAdam Memorial Chapel on Thursday, at 2:00 pm.

A celebration of his life will be held in the J.A. He loved his family and will be greatly missed.įor those who wish, remembrances may be made to Brunswick Street Baptist Church's Benevolent Fund, or a local food bank.Ī visitation will be held at McAdam's Funeral Home on Wednesday, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Many people will fondly remember Gordon as a kind and gentle man with an incredible eye for design and a good sense of humour. In his retirement years, Gordon enjoyed gardening at the cottage and at home. As part of their own genealogical journey, Gordon and Shirley were pleased to be able to prove that they were descendants of the United Empire Loyalists (UEL) who settled in New Brunswick after 1783. He also had a passion for genealogy and helping other seekers of family history, especially with connections through his early life in Havelock. Gordon was a member of Brunswick Street Baptist Church for almost sixty years. During his thirty-five years as a florist, Gordon received several awards from FTD to honour his exceptional work. Gordon moved his family and business to Fredericton, opening Thorne's Flowers in July 1964. He then opened a florist shop in Petitcodiac from 1959 to 1964. His florist training began in 1955, followed by employment at Goold's Nurseries in Sussex. He assisted his dad in the post office, worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia, and attended Gordon College. Gordon was a graduate of Havelock High School. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Gordon was predeceased by granddaughter Emily Thorne, as well as his brother Douglas (Doreen) Thorne and sister Joyce (George) Lawrence. David Thorne, niece Ruth (Lawrence) McGuire, and many special cousins. Great-grandchildren Kallie, Noah, and Hunter Thorne, nephew Dr.

He is also survived by his grandchildren Jake (Ellen) Thorne of Schreiber, ON, Joel (Bre) Thorne of Halifax, NS, Sarah MacKeil of Dartmouth, NS, and Mathew and Jennifer Thorne of Fort McMurray, AB as well as They were happily married for almost 67 years.īesides his wife, he is survived by children Michael (Shawn Cossey) Thorne of Waterborough, NB, Catherine (Scott) MacKeil of Dartmouth, NS and Andrew (Jodi Camp) Thorne of Fort McMurray, AB. He was the beloved husband, friend, and partner of Shirley Gordon was born on May 19, 1929, in Havelock, Kings County, NB, the son of the late Brewer W. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. We announce with sadness the passing of Gordon Stewart Thorne, who died peacefully on April 24, 2023, at the Dr.

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