Death Notices
Death

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.