Obituary for Maurice James Thorne
Thorne, Maurice “Moe” James
October 6, 1946 – February 1, 2020
DUE TO THE CURRENT GLOBAL HEALTH SITUATION, THE SERVICE THAT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21 HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice Thorne announces his passing on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his home in Calgary, AB, at the age of 73.
Moe will be loved and forever remembered by his sisters, Kathy (Ed) and Eileen (Bernie); brother, Phil (Elayne); nieces, Mischelle (Lonnie), Naydene, Rondine, Nichole and Krista and by nephew, Arlond.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Shawn O’toole; his father and mother, Percy and Rose Thorne; his sister, Beverly Tremblay and his nieces, Julia and Robin Thorne.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Moe’s friend, Ernie and to extended family for all of their support.
Moe had a very successful career in the Canadian Armed Forces. He started his career with the Canadian Guards. He went on to become a paratrooper with the Airborne Regiment, he then remustered to the Royal Canadian Airforce, where he was an Aero Engine Technician in 419 Sqn.
After 21 years, he retired from the Armed Forces. He then went on to work at Electrolux for numerous years and then went to work at the Corps of Commissionaires.
Moe was very highly thought of by family, friends and coworkers. Respect, loyalty and devotion with his continued excellent performance reflect his character and demeanor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Moe’s memory to:
Veteran’s Food Bank, #1, 4619 – 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7C3
Or food donations may be dropped off at:
The Royal Canadian Legion (Br# 285), 9202 Horton Road SW, T2V 2X4, Calgary, AB.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Moe, please visit www.choicememorial.com.
October 6, 1946 – February 1, 2020
DUE TO THE CURRENT GLOBAL HEALTH SITUATION, THE SERVICE THAT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21 HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice Thorne announces his passing on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his home in Calgary, AB, at the age of 73.
Moe will be loved and forever remembered by his sisters, Kathy (Ed) and Eileen (Bernie); brother, Phil (Elayne); nieces, Mischelle (Lonnie), Naydene, Rondine, Nichole and Krista and by nephew, Arlond.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Shawn O’toole; his father and mother, Percy and Rose Thorne; his sister, Beverly Tremblay and his nieces, Julia and Robin Thorne.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Moe’s friend, Ernie and to extended family for all of their support.
Moe had a very successful career in the Canadian Armed Forces. He started his career with the Canadian Guards. He went on to become a paratrooper with the Airborne Regiment, he then remustered to the Royal Canadian Airforce, where he was an Aero Engine Technician in 419 Sqn.
After 21 years, he retired from the Armed Forces. He then went on to work at Electrolux for numerous years and then went to work at the Corps of Commissionaires.
Moe was very highly thought of by family, friends and coworkers. Respect, loyalty and devotion with his continued excellent performance reflect his character and demeanor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Moe’s memory to:
Veteran’s Food Bank, #1, 4619 – 6 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7C3
Or food donations may be dropped off at:
The Royal Canadian Legion (Br# 285), 9202 Horton Road SW, T2V 2X4, Calgary, AB.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Moe, please visit www.choicememorial.com.