Obituary of Clyde Thornhill

Thornhill, Clyde: Halifax, 89, quietly passed away in the QEII, New Halifax Infirmary on Thursday, March 11, 2010, surrounded by his family. Born in Anderson’s Cove, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Enos and Henrietta (Brown) Thornhill. Clyde left home at an early age on the schooners out of Fortune Bay for deep sea fishing and then finally settled in Halifax, where he spent 32 years in the HMC Dockyard. His interests were in trout fishing, hunting, gardening, and square dancing. He was a long time member of St. Paul’s United Church and the IOOF Lodge, and was also a Cub Leader. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Annie (Childs), one daughter, Linda (Mrs. David Fanning), Port Williams, four sons, Roy (Theresa),Halifax, Frank, Yarmouth, Don (Linda), Halifax, and Clyde (Pam), Bridgewater, three sisters, Dulcie (Mrs. Tom Dodge), Port Bickerton, Anne (Mrs. Arthur Pardy), and Mrs. Belle MacIntosh, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Marjorie (Mrs. Clyde Bond), and brother, Ellison (Rhonda). Cremation has taken place under the care of JA Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS (477.5601). A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 2 PM from St. Paul’s United Church, Old Sambro Road, Halifax, NS, with Rev. Jeanne Manning Stright as officiant. A reception will follow in the church hall. A private family burial will take place following the reception. By request, family flowers only, in lieu, remembrances may be made to St. Paul’s Church or the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com