Orwell Thornton
Died: October 16, 2020 | Place: University Hospital, London
Obituary
THORNTON, Richard Orwell…
It is with heavy hearts that the family of R. Orwell Thornton announce his passing in palliative care at University Hospital in London, on October 16, 2020. A few days after his 95th birthday, after a long struggle with cancer. Survived by his wife Marion Thornton, his daughter Lucille Switzer (Lloyd) and his son Donald (Karn). Also survived by his 5 grandchildren Scott, Stuart, Christopher, Ashton and Kalvin and their families, as well as 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or service. A private family graveside service has taken place at Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in memory of Orwell may be made to Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 or to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 498, 20 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of our dear neighbour Orv. We have enjoyed the porch visits with Orv over the past 18 years and will miss him dearly.
Brad and Jenny
Orwell was a good friend to Huron Shores United Church, Grand Bend. He and Marion attended outdoor services during summers while at their cottage. He is missed.
Much love
Peter and Trish Challen.
Don, Karn & Family: All of hockey in Thedford and area are , saddened with this loss of Don’s father. Please accept our condolences at this time.
Paul Augustine,
2012 Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Orv, you will be missed. You were always busy but always had time for a chat and a drink.
Our deepest sympathies to Marion and the family. Orv was always busy either working at the cottage or helping everyone else. Even into his 90’s he and Marion kept their cottage property spotless. Had many a good visit and conversations with Orv and Marion in our 30 yrs together at LWGS.
He will be greatly missed !
Uncle Orv to my late husband Rick often spoke of the good times at the Bend especially when Uncle Orv and Aunt Marian provided a second home for him on fun weekends. My condolences to Lucille, Lloyd and family and Don, Karn and family.
June Smith and family
So very sorry to hear of Orwell’s passing. We so enjoyed an informative visit when we walked the neighborhood and found Orwell out. Our Chinese sharpei dog, Betty, loved him too. She still stops in front of their cottage and looks longingly in, hoping he will come out….often with a dog cookie. RIP and ??
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Our deepest condolences.
Our sympathy goes out to all members of the Thornton family. We will miss seeing Orv enjoying life at the lake.
Maggie and Jessie
My sympathy to the Thornton family. Sincerely, Peter.
Lucille and Lloyd, we are sorry for your loss and send our condolences to you and your families. We will keep you in our prayers.
Our Family wishes to express our deepest sympathy in these difficult times. Gord Judi Andrea Mike and Diane
We were so very sorry to hear of Orv’s passing… He has been a wonderful neighbor to us these past 10 years, here in Lakewood Gardens South… Our sincerest condolences to the entire family… Michelle & Dan LaCharite
Marion,
HOW sorry l am to read of Orwell s
passing.Barb and l did enjoy seeing
You both in Grand Bend a few years ago.
Please accept our sincerest SYMPATHY at this time
John and Carol Morling