THORNTON,
Desmond John (Des):
Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021. Loved father and father-in-law of John; and Ian and Sue. Loved grandad of Alan, Fiona, Steven, Brian, Abigail, and Simon. Loved great-grandad of Des's seven great-grandchildren. A special thank you to all the staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their exceptional care and support provided for Des. Messages to the Thornton Family, c/- PO Box 31 300, Christchurch 8444. A Celebration of Des's life will be held at the Palmer Chapel, 150 Harewood Road, Papanui on Friday, October 22, at 10.30am.

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Published by The Press on Oct. 20, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Desmond THORNTON

2 Entries

October 23, 2021

Sorry to read of Desmonds passing.The 9 hole ladies from Everglades golf played afew games with Des and enjoyed his company.Sympathy to the family.Regards Eileen

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Helen and Geoff Lomax

October 20, 2021

To John, Ian and families our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived by Uncle Desmond.

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Memorial Events
for Desmond THORNTON

Oct

22

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Palmer Funeral Services

150 Harewood Road Burnside , Christchurch

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Palmer Funeral Services

150 Harewood Road Burnside , Christchurch