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The obituary notice of William John (John) THORN

Buckfastleigh | Published in: Western Morning News. Notable areas: Totnes, Ashburton, Newton Abbot

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William JohnTHORNPassed away peacefully at home on Friday 28th August, aged 84 years old. Loving partner of Rosalyn Maynard, beloved brother of Jean Sandry and much-loved uncle to Vicky and Caroline and great-uncle to Oliver, Henry and Elsa.

Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Rattery on Wednesday 16th September at 1:00pm.

Family flowers only, but donations (if desired) in memory of John to Rowcroft Hospice and The Injured Jockeys Fund on retiring collection or c/o

Christophers' Family Funerals Ashburton TQ13 7DX
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I knew cousin John all his life, he Jean and I spent many happy times together growing up. John was a "mans man", straight talking, no aires or graces, but underneath he was almost a sentimental soul. My family, Margaret, Kim, Dawn and Tanya have such great memories of the times spent at the farm. The girls still remember, how on their visits, John used to slip 50p pieces into their hands when they were very young. Whilst we will miss him from afar, that is nothing compared to the loss which will be felt by friends and family at home. So, may I take this opportunity to express our sincere condolences to his devoted Rosalyn, and his sister Jean and her family.
JOHN LIDSTONE
JOHN LIDSTONE
05/09/2026
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05/09/2026
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