Obituary of John Pearcy Thornhill

It is with broken hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of John Thornhill on Friday, May 9, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 59 years after a courageous battle with cancer.

John leaves behind, his beloved wife and best friend of 36 years, Gloria Thornhill; son,Jonathan Thornhill(Kelsey); grandchildren, Jace and Kate; parents, Jack and Eileen Thornhill; siblings, Mary Green(Tony), Isabell Thornhill(Cator Bown), Amanda Francis(Boyd Smith), Rod Thornhill(Sheila), Scott Thornhill; sisters-in-law, Ethel Francis(Jim),Judy Labour(Darrell), Jackie Thornhill and Tracy Thornhill; plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family as well as friends that were family.

John was predeceased by his brother, Hank Thornhill; infant nephew Michael Francis (Ethel's & Jim's), mother-in-law, Mae Bennett; father-in-law, Ernest Bennett; brother-in-law, Todd Francis; nephew Michael Francis; special friend, Dwayne Drake (godfather to son, Jonathan); great grandparents William and Isabell Brushett; plus many special Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

 John was a compassionate man who was most proud of his family who always came first and foremost before anything else, especially his wife and very best friend, Gloria. His close second passion in life was his love for hunting, fishing and anything that involved the great outdoors. As Luke Bryan would say "Hunting, Fishing and loving everyday". You would find John fishing some trout come May each year, riding his Harley through the summer months, always loved a good boat ride, Moose Hunting in the Fall and a boil up with friends and family, always with his wife by his side. After many years of asking "guys, when am I getting grandkids anyway?", he finally got his grandchildren, Jace and Kate whom he adored more than anything. Jace was a true Poppy's boy and Kate, as Poppy would say, "you couldn't of drawn her up and built her anymore perfect yourself, she's just so beautiful".

We would like to send a very special thank you to all those who have poured their hearts and support into helping care for John, especially the Burin chemotherapy unit, including the many amazing doctors and nurses. A special thanks especially, Dr. William Moulton, Dr. McCarthy, Oncologist Dr.Siddique, all of the special nurses at the Chemo ward in Burin, John always said the Nurses are angels doing God's work.

The Thornhill Family will be accepting visitors at Serenity Funeral Home in Burin Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm (for immediate family)

 Visitation for friends on Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

A funeral service will take place at St. Andrew’s Anglican church in Port au Bras, Burin on Monday May 12, 2025 at 11:00am with in keeping with John’s wishes cremation will follow after the service.

Donations in John's memory may be made to the family or emt gloriathornhill@hotmail.com

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home We Listen, We Learn, We Walk with You.

 

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