Emery Foster Thorne

Peacefully, at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on October 19, 2009, Mr. Emery Foster Thorne, husband of Mrs. Mary V. (Frost) Thorne of Second Falls NB. Born at Canal NB on July 16, 1924, he was a son of the late Frederick and Lois (Andrews) Thorne. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by one daughter, Elaine Hooper of Rothesay NB, two sons; Peter Thorne of Canal NB and Blair Thorne of Utopia NB, five grandchildren; Vanessa, Lindsey, Jodi, Jared and Spencer, five great grandchildren; Emma, Griffin, Calley, Cole and Mia, one sister, Joanne Chevarie of Canal, one sister in law, Jane Stevens of Fredericton NB, one brother in law, Eugene (Roberta) Frost of Saint John NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Alfred, Gerald and Kenneth, sisters; Jean Weaver, Lillian Murray and Mary Weaver and one sister in law, Karen Frost.

Prior to his retirement, Emery held many jobs which included working for the Dead River Pulp & Paper, The Dept. of Transportation Bridge Crew, or just working for himself as a Farmer or Woodsman. He had a strong work ethic that was shown in all that he did. He enjoyed spending time with his family and had a special love for his John Deere and old Cub Tractors. Emery was a member of the Second Falls Baptist Church and will be missed by his family and the many friends he has made over the years.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB from where the service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 2 pm with Pastor Reg Ward officiating followed by interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Emery’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.