THORNTON, Thomas P. of Dedham, June 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Claire (Cody) Thornton. Devoted father of Carol Turcotte of Bristol, NH, Patrick Thornton of Dedham, and the late Janet Allen. Grandfather of Stacey and Domenic Iarocci, and Sierra and Troy Thornton. Brother of the late Martin Thornton and Mary Folan.
Retired employee for the Town of Needham. Member of the Dedham American Legion Post 18. Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday, June 20 at 8 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 9 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday, June 19 from 5-8 pm in the funeral home. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.