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Dr. John Harrie Thorn

March 15, 2023

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Victoria Hospital, London at age 88. Dear son of Allan and Winnifred Thorn (née Atkinson). Loved husband of the late D. Naralon (née Abell) until her death in 2012. Cherished father of Catherine (John) and Robert (Debbie). Missed by his grandchildren Michael, Christopher, and Laura. Survived by sister Helen, and predeceased by cousins Mary Lou, John, Edward, and Larry.

Harrie graduated medical school from the University of Western Ontario in 1958, and received his FRCPC in 1964.

The family would like to thank the London Health Sciences Centre for all the care given to Harrie in his time of need, especially his general practitioner Dr. S. Goldie. A special thank you also to the physicians, nurses, and staff for their kindness, especially after Harrie’s stay at Victoria Hospital.

Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

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In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society London & Middlesex or Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre.

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Harrie will be missed. we had lots of fun at Crumlin. Going out for coffee. Sending my Prayers & Love to his Family

~ Jim Hathaway

Harrie was one of my very favorite clients over the past 30 years and one of the most memorable. We always enjoyed great rapport and I will definitely miss his fine sense of humour and his clear way of thinking about things.

~ David Fysh

No one could have had a better brother, confidant, advisor, than Harrie and I was so fortunate to have had him as my best friend for so many years.... He leaves a comforting legacy for all who knew him. Helen

~ Helen Thorn

I remember the many summers our family spent at Port Franks. We swam, boated , fished, and made numerous trips to the doctor in Thedford because one of us would walk in the poison ivy. When Harrie was in med school, our cat Joey broke his leg. Harrie carefully put a splint on the leg. The next morning Joe came home without the splint! He didn't put another on! I will miss Harrie very much. He was with me during several operations and I felt at ease knowing he was there. Love you Harrie. We'll meet again.

~ Martha Upton

Services for Dr. John Harrie Thorn

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

March 20, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

March 22, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

March 23, 2023 1:00 pm

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