Ronald J. Thornton Jr., 66, formerly of Londonderry, NH passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Arbors of Bedford, NH. He was born on October 2, 1955 in Dorchester, MA, a son of Mary (Saunders) and Ronald J. Thornton Sr. Ronald grew up in Hanover, MA, where he graduated from Hanover High School. He moved around quite a bit, living in CO and CA before settling back in Everett, MA. While in Everett, he met Nancy Dillon who would become his wife. They moved to N. Andover where they lived for seven years before moving their family to Londonderry, NH and residing there for 23 years. Ronald liked to stay active. He enjoyed skiing, being outdoors and enjoying nature. He was always joking and had a great sense of humor.
Ronald is survived by his son, Adam Thornton and his wife Courtney; his two daughters, Amanda Thornton and her boyfriend Daniel Carr and Alexis Thornton and her boyfriend Alex Kubiak, his two granddaughters, Isla and Adalyn Thornton; his sisters, Anne Edson and her husband Jon, and Lori Thornton; his brother, Brian Thornton and his wife Susan; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ronald was predeceased by his loving wife, Nancy A. (Dillon) Thornton, who passed away February 18, 2016.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 4-7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate