Obituary of Dorothy Thorne

Thorne, Dorothy Evelyn, 91, of Annapolis Royal Nursing Home formerly of Granville Ferry passed away peacefully on January 27, 2013, with her family by her side. Born in Lower Granville, Annapolis County she was a daughter of the late Carey and Mary Anne (Chute) Thorne. After graduating from Nova Scotia Normal College and then Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters degree she taught school for 35 years including 29 years at Middleton Regional High School from where she retired as the Guidance Counselor. Family was of the utmost importance to "Aunt Dot" and she was very loving, caring and supportive of all her family members as well as her community. She was very involved in church activities and was a Session Life Member of the United Church of Canada. She was an active member of the United Church Women in Middleton, Granville Ferry and Annapolis, serving as President for numerous years in Granville Ferry. She was an organist in various churches during her lifetime. Her retirement years were filled with a myriad of volunteer activities in her community. She was a long-standing member of the Port Royal Sewing Circle, Granville Ferry Hospital Auxiliary, and the Historical Association of Annapolis Royal. She had a great passion for history and published a book on the Thorne Family called "Captain Stephen Thorne - His Ancestors & Descendents". She became the contact for anyone wanting historical information pertaining to the Thorne family. Dorothy was also the historian for the United Church in the Annapolis and Granville areas. One of Dorothy's legacies is the handwork she contributed to the Fort Anne Heritage Tapestry to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Annapolis Royal. She is survived by sister, Mary Hughes-Kelley of Nictaux; nieces and nephews, David (Carol) Thorne of Port Royal, Susan (Bill) Nelson of Bridgewater, Brian (Andrea) Smith of Calgary, Andy (Lorna) Smith of Hinton, Alberta, Marianne (Frank) Illsley of Nictaux, Jane (Pierre) Tremblay of Ottawa; 12 great nieces and nephews; 5 great-great nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law, Noreine Thorne of Port Royal. She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Thorne. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Annapolis Royal. There will be no visitation by family request. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 31 at St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal with Rev. Gordon Delaney officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to St. George and St. Andrew United Church, the Historical Association of Annapolis Royal or to Stoney Beach Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com