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Thorbourne; Lawrence Gregory

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Thorbourne, Lawrence Gregory -82, Liverpool, NS

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother in law and friend.

Born in Liverpool, Larry was a son of the late Harry “Bud” and Audrey (Kaulback) Thorbourne.

Larry was an avid sportsman, hunter, carpenter and all around go to guy who was loved by many. There are quite a few homes that have his hand prints on them. His greatest love was family and making sure they were okay, his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were at the fore front of things.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Wanda (Whynot); sons, Brad (Tina) of Brooklyn, Todd of Liverpool; daughter, Tina (Mel) of Hebb’s Cross; grandchildren, Lindsay (Walter), Jeremy (Megan), Joshua (Jen), Cole (Jenn), Rebecca (Aaron), Matthew (Alisha); great grandchildren, Hunter, Kassidy, Jasmine, Kaiden Lowe, Tatum, Arianna and Roman Thorbourne, Gregory and Lizabeth Fisher; brother, Wayne (Mabel) Thorbourne; sisters, Linda Thorbourne and Paula Freeman; brother in laws, Eddy (Marilyn) Whynot, Orean Whynot, Kirk (Donna) Whynot and Faron (Jackie) Whynot, sister in laws Coreen (Greg) Thorbourne and Shelly (Michael) Connolly.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by a great grandson, Mason Frail; sister, Andrea Thorbourne; sister in laws, Claudette Thorbourne and Carol Whynot; parents in law, Wallace and Barbara Whynot and brother in law, Hartford Whynot.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandler’s Funeral Home. There will be no service as per Larry’s request. Donations may be made to the War Amps of Canada. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the SSRH and the 3rd Floor Med/Surgical unit, but our heartfelt thanks goes to his favorite nurse, Paula, your compassion and care that you gave to our loved one gave us peace, thank you so much.

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  2. Liza Zwicker

    Wanda, Erin and the entire family,

    So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Please know our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this difficult time. Hold your memories close as the days move forward.

    Liza, Jeff and family

  3. Deborah Thistle

    We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. May all of your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days. We will be keeping everyone in our thoughts.

  4. Betty Meisner

    To the family
    Sending my condolences to all
    Hold fast to those memories and the good times that someday you can reminisce the good times you had
    Take care all ‘s and love ❤️❤️ being sent.

  9. Billand Anna Cox

    Wanda and family, and ntended Thorbourne families

    We are sorry to read of Larry’s passing and extend sympathy to all.

  13. Heather Wagner-Brine and Colin Brine

    Dear Tina, Mel and family,

    We send our sincerest condolences to you and your family on your loss. May many treasured memories bring you comfort in the days and months to come. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    With Love,
    Heather and Colin

  14. David Sampson and family

    Wanda, Brad, Todd and Tina and all of your families I want to send my heartfelt sympathies. Larry was one of my favourites in our big extended families, a great guy and always took care of my parents like they were his own.

  15. Doug & Dot Winters

    Wanda and family
    Sorry for your loss. Lots of good memories with Larry as we grew up together and played on the same teams. Will be thinking of you during these difficult times.
    Doug

  16. Bobby,Charlotte and Peggy Kelley

    Wanda and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.

  18. John & Darlene Chandler

    Larry was like family to us; someone who wanted us to be our best, shook his head when we weren’t, laughed when we messed up but was always ready to help us out of that mess. He treated our kids with kindness and had a special spot in his heart for Megan, as she did for him. He could grow cucumbers and tomatoes like nobody else. He had a great dry sense of humour and we always enjoyed our chats with him in the backyard. He was irreplaceable and will be very missed by us all. Hugs and love to his family. We are holding you all close in our hearts.

  20. Kallie

    So sorry Wanda and family for your loss. My Dad misses Larry so much but has lots of great memories and stories to share❤️

  22. Peggy and Richard Hatt

    Dear Wanda and all of Larry’s family …
    It is with great sadness knowing that your loved one has passed May the love of your family and many friends give you strength in the coming days .Larry was a good friend of my brother’s ,he will miss him greatly .
    Take care of each other ,Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt

  23. Leo (Sam) and Carole Sampson

    Wanda and Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time

  24. Boomie and Brenda

    Wanda and all the family

    We are so sorry for your loss.Larry certainly will be missed by everyone.we send our deepest sympathy to all of you

  25. Ellen Macdonald

    Wanda (and family)

    So sad to learn of the passing of Larry.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the up coming days and months ahead..
    Larry had such a memorable smile. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him and loved him.
    Tons of hugs to you Wanda. Thinking of you.
    Ellen

  29. Wendell and Susan (Pyke) Whynot

    Our sincere condolences to you, Wanda, and family. May you find comfort in your memories of the good times.

  30. Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac

    Dear Thorbourne Family,

    Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. As mentioned in his obituary, his family was his everything. He certainly did a great job raising them.

  31. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    Wanda and all for Larry’s family we send our sincere condolences. I was shocked to hear the news. Larry was a great guy and he will be missed by his many friends.bless you all at this sad time.

  33. Sally Fader

    Dear Wanda and family:
    So sorry to read that Larry has passed away. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. He was a close friend of my brother, Jim. They both took part in sports and became very good friends.
    Sending my sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time.

  34. Prince of Wales lodge #29

    On behalf of Prince of Wales Lodge we would like to send condolences to Wanda and all of your family for your loss.Larry was a member with us for a lot of years and we will miss him.bless you all at this sad time. Rest in peace brother Larry.

  35. Elizabeth( Bette Ann) Wigglesworth

    To the Thorbourne family
    My deepest condolences to you all with the loss of Larry. The pictures say it all as as a family man with beautiful children all around him. My husband Jim and he were the same age and shared the same passion for baseball. He had a wonderful visit on your veranda with Larry before he passed away in 2013. He was so touched by that visit ..I remember well.
    To all of your families.. my deepest sympathy.
    Bette Ann Wigglesworth( Manthorne)

  38. gloria aulenback and

    gloria aulenback
    september 14, 2022 at12:13 am

    sorry to hear of larrys passing. my condolences
    to all of the family.

  39. Sharon & Philip Thorbourne

    Wanda & Family
    So sorry for your loss, he was a good Man, won’t be the same without Larry dropping in for a morning coffee & sitting on the Chopping block in the basement, so he could flick his ashes in the furnace. Rest In Peace, hope they have some Eat more Chocolate bars up there for you.
    Love Sharon & Philip

  42. Nikki Canning

    To Wanda, Brad, Todd, Tina and family. So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I have great memories of Larry, his stories, his kindness and how he always made me laugh. He truly loved his family and it always showed when he talked about all of you. May he rest in peace, my deepest condolences.

  43. Dennis & Linda MacKinnon

    Wanda and Family, We were saddened to hear of Larry’s passing and want to extend our sympathy to you and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  44. Charlie Greer

    Yvonne & Charlie Greer

    To the family
    We offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. Our prayers are with you

  45. Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth

    So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a school mate of my brother Jim and a good friend of his over the years.
    Please accept our sincerest condolences.
    Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth

  46. Susan M MacLeod

    To Larry’s family

    We are sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He surely will be missed. Our sincere condolences.

    Susan MacLeod
    Murray Cluett

  47. bETTY cOX

    Dear Wanda and family. mydeepestsympathy to all of you I was totally shocked and saddened to read the obituary of Larrys death and. will keep alll of you in prayer and GOD BLESS AND LOVE TO. ALL ., ESPECIALLY SISTER LINDA. BETTY WOLFE. COX AND FAMILY

  48. Darlene Connolly

    To the family. – Sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. He certainly was a well liked guy. He will definitely be missed by family and friends.

  49. James Thorbourne

    Wanda, Todd, Brad, Tina and Families,

    Our thoughts and prayers are for you during this difficult time. We will miss Larry very much and will keep a fire going in the ‘building’ for him. You have our heartfelt condolences.

    James and Joanne

  50. Bruce and Charlene White

    Dear Wanda and family. We have some good memories of Larry from Bowater days. Bruce learned a lot from Larry in the steam plant and had great respect for him. Sending our sincere sympathy to everyone.

  51. Marilyn Malone

    To Larry”s Family:
    So sorry for your LOSS.Rough on the outside but such a gentle heart. Will miss hearing
    his voice telling his sister to get her butt on the step for a smoke. In his world now there will be lots
    for Larry to do but most of his time will be watching over the family he left behind,
    Rest in Peace and Pain Free Larry.

  53. Allan and Beth LaRocque

    To The Family.

    We are very sorry to hear of Larry passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  55. Marilyn Whynot

    To Wanda and family sending my sincere condolences on your loss . Hold close special memories spent together as a family .

  57. Jeanette Elizabeth Toplis

    I was very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences to all of the family.

  58. Doug and Sylvia Zwicker , Brian and Kim Mansfield

    We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. It will be strange not seeing him sitting on the front deck smoking his cigarettes. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  59. Jim Sapp

    My sincere condolences to Wanda and family;
    I always enjoyed talking with Larry remembering our school days particularly sports.

  60. Krista Harvey

    Wanda, Todd, Brad, Tina and Family

    sending my Condolences on the loss of your Husband and Father.

    Thinking of you all

    Krista Harvey

  61. Sherry Leroyq

    Brad, Tina, Todd and Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a remarkable man that treated me with love and respect for the years I knew him. Sending big hugs.

  62. R. Keith wyer

    My condolences to Wanda and her family……..I spent many enjoyable hours on the softball field with Larry and his father over 50 years ago when I first arrived in the area…always enjoyed our talks at the post office these late years………BEST REGARDS. KEITH WYER

  63. ELLEN

    so sad to hear of larry’s passing. remembering the old days as kids. larry and jack were school buddies. our condolences to wanda and family…

  64. Bridget Tutty

    Thank you Wanda and Larry for being the best second parents to my sister Jennifer and I. You looked after us with such great care, love and humor. We have so many happy memories of your lovely home. Larry is still #1 in my books, (as he would often tell me with his great laugh). All my love and condolences to Wanda and the Thorbourne family.

  68. Phyllis C Tutty

    Wanda and family,

    Yorke and I are so saddened for your loss.. Wanda, Larry and family you were the very
    best. You took care of our girls for several years and they were so well taken care of by your whole
    family. Wanda, we will miss seeing you and Larry on your front veranda. Take care, we will be thinking
    of you .Please accept our sincere condolences.

    Phyllis & Yorke

  69. Casey & Anne Cyros

    Dear Wanda and family – we are deeply saddened by Larry’s passing. We will never forget the skilled. Carpentry work he did for us at our cottage in Port Mouton. That included the rider mower shed he built and signed as “Larry’s Cottage”. We smiled when I saw where he placed the single window – facing the apple trees that attract deer in the fall. Whenever we were in Liverpool on our few annual visits, we alway looked forward to seeing Larry and his dry sense of humor as well as a source of how-to’s for tackling any problem at the cottage. I know this – they’ll be a roar of thunder if I don’t deal correctly with future cottage issues! RIP Larry, and much love to Wanda. Casey & Anne

  70. Kim Masland, MLA

    To Larry’s Family,

    Please accept my condolences for your loss. I hope your many precious memories will comfort your hurting hearts. Larry will be deeply missed by his many family, friends and community.

    My sincere condolences.

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