Norma Vivian Thorne
February 17, 1935 to July 7, 2022
Obituary
To view the funeral service for the late Norma Thorne on Monday, July 25th at 1:00 p.m.,
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Passed peacefully away at Carbonear General Hospital on July 7th after an 18-month struggle with cancer. Predeceased by husband William Thorne (2003), parents Joshua and Ruth Goodwin, parents-in-law William and Eva Thorne, and sister Alice Thorne.
Leaving to mourn with many great memories her devoted daughter and best friend Joy, and supportive son-in-law Ford Sparkes of Harbour Grace; loving grandson Daniel and wife Susan of St. John’s; loving granddaughter Rebecca and husband Adam Drover of Bergen, Norway; treasured great-grandchildren Levi and Lennox Sparkes, and Axel and Maiken Drover, who were the light of her life.
Also leaving to mourn sisters Anita White of Toronto, Betty Thorne of St. John’s; brothers Lloyd (Joyce) Goodwin of Arnold’s Cove, and Winston (Daphne) Goodwin of Brownsdale; brother-in-law Ches (Evelyn) Thorne of Brownsdale; special cousin and friend Winnie Harding and many other family members and friends.
A heartfelt thank you to Larry and Debbie Alteen, Joyce and Ken Brothers, Pat Strong, and John and Monica Taylor for your support. Also thank you to Dr. Stephen Quigley, Dr. Dawn Armstrong, Dr. Kelly Carew, Dr. Noreen Fardy, and Dr. Renelle Butt; public health nurses Vivian Ryan and Pamela Eddy, as well as a special thank you to home care worker Jessica James.
Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, July 24th from 2-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, July 25th at 1 p.m. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person with the link available above.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the School Lunch Program or the Community Food Sharing Association.
Schedule
Visitations
2-9 p.m. on July 24, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
1:00pm, Monday July 25th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Joy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. She was such a kind and caring person. I have such fond memories of her over the years at Virginia Park Elementary. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Jo-Ann
Joy and family,
Your mother was a wonderful person and she did so much good work for me over the years as an interviewer. She was just so sweet. I am so sorry for your loss. Take good care.
Karen
I am so saddened to hear of Norma’s passing. Norma did many hours of work for me over the past few years. She never complained and always was willing to help out..
My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Dorothy Pound Rideout
Dearest Joy , Ford , Daniel , and Rebecca -I’m so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing -we had a long professional relationship but more importantly a special friendship -your right Joy that the great grandchildren were so special to her -however ,, I feel I know you and Daniel and Rebecca all my life through her many stories and sparkle in her eyes as she said your names -I “learned” more from her than she from me -in my role ! I will miss her Dearly -Sharon Ripley
Joy and Family,
Norma was a wonderful person!She was my friend and I thought a lot of her as did Ron!Our sincere sympathy and condolences..She will be missed!
Dear Joy,Ford and family
Many lovely memories of your mother.She will surely be missed..Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hubert and Bonnie White
We send heart-felt condolences to all of Norma’s family. We are holding you all in our hearts and prayers.. May you be comforted by the love that surrounds you and the caring thoughts and prayers that are with you all. Deepest Sympathy.
Joy, my heart broke when I heard the news . It sent such a flood of memories to me from the many vacations from Tom Wellmans cabin to tierra nova and everywhere In between. The many nights of pool and darts followed by Sunday’s salt fish and homemade bread, all the Sunday mornings myself and Dad would come by after Sunday school, so many happy moments in my life ,as Norma was always a constant presence .. I will miss her so much and she will always hold a very special place in my heart as my family and as my godmother..Joy, we send you love and support at such a sad time..
Elizabeth, Hugh and Jillian
Joy, Ford & Family,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences. She has lived a long & rewarding life & has left you with many memories to cherish.
Joy and family:
So sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Our sincere condolences.
Sincere condolences to Joy, Ford, Daniel and Rebecca, the Goodwin and Thorne families. We were shocked and saddened to learn of Norma’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
So sorry to hear about Norma’s passing. I am sure your hearts are broken. May the memories of happier times give you all strength, comfort and peace during this most difficult time.
Dorothy Latreille and Susan Vardy
I was greatly saddened to hear of Norma’s passing ..
My heartfelt sympathy to all the family ..
Sending our sincere sympathy to all the family at this sad time. May your wonderful memories comfort you in coming days.
Joy and Family
We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Joy and Family
We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Joy and family,
So sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. There are many memories of her from you ‘growing up’ with Debbie and I on Smith Ave! Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Donna Hutchens
I was saddened to learn of Norma’s passing. I have fond memories of teaching with her many years ago at Dawson Elementary on Adam’s Ave. She was a dedicated teacher and a very kind and gracious lady who also enjoyed a good laugh. We always enjoyed a chat and reminiscing whenever we ran into each other throughout the years. RIP Norma.
Our heartfelt condolences to Joy, Ford, Daniel, Rebecca, the Goodwin and Thorne families.
Norma was a kind, generous, and loving lady. She touched us with her warmth and gentleness. May the many memories of Norma’s love surround you now and bring you comfort and peace.
Deepest Sympathy.
Bev And Phil
To Betty and family,
So sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. We personally did not have the pleasure of knowing Norma, but Kathy always spoke so well of her.
Remember all the happy times you’ve spent together.
We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Jim and Dorothy Long
Joy, Ford, Daniel, Rebecca and family
So sorry to learn of Norma’s passing.., such a beautiful sweet lady.
May all the wonderful memories you have comfort you guys through this difficult time.
Yvonne and Sean
Sincere condolences to the family on her passing. Cherish the many wonderful memories & take comfort in them.
Pat Murray
Bennett House
Sincere condolences to Joy( Ford) Betty, Anita, Lloyd ( Joyce) Winston( Daphne) and families.,
So sorry to hear of Norma’s passing.. She was a wonderful friend. . Cherish your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.. Lima and Raymond
Joy and Family…..Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Hold on to your wonderful memories. Hugs.
Mary &Wayne Shute.
Joy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I hope your beautiful memories of your mom bring you and your family comfort.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Take comfort in your memories.
Joy, Ford & Family
So saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. May all
Of your wonderful memories of her comfort you at this difficult time
Claude &. Linda Drover
So sorry to hear of Normas’ passing . My sincerest condolences to all her family and friends.
Joy, Ford and family. So sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Enid & LeRoy Huffman