Joseph P. Thornton Sr. age 85 a longtime resident of Canton, passed away Monday May 19th at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston and raised in Quincy, Joe graduated from BC High and Boston College. Lieutenant Thornton served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict with the 82nd Airborn, Triple Nickel 555 earning the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Parachute Medal, Air Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. Mr. Thornton worked for Reynolds Aluminum as the Regional Sales Manager before retiring in 1992. Joe was an avid golfer and a member of the Wampatuck Country Club for 53 years and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed to travel and was a dedicated family man. Beloved husband of 61 years to Jeanne V. (Pickering). Loving father of Joseph P. Jr & his wife Denise, John A. & his wife Jane all of Canton and James C. & his wife Rosemarie of Plymouth. Brother of Marie Harte of Quincy. Grandfather of James Thornton Jr, Michael Thornton, Jillian Bilodeau, Thomas Thornton, Jeffrey Thornton, Colleen Thornton, Daniel Thornton, Richard Thornton, Joseph Thornton III, Elaine Thornton, Christine Thornton, Lisa Thornton, Stephen Thornton and 10 1/2 great grand children. Visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton, Thursday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Friday morning at 10:00. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery. Army Veteran Korean Conflict. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Veteran Service Department 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021 or to “Our Neighbor’s in Need” c/o St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.