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Billy Thorne
November 24, 2024
Memorial trees planted for:
Bertram E. Thorne
Peabody, Massachusetts- Bertram E. Thorne, 87, formerly of Hartland, Maine, died on June 11, 2011, in Peabody. He was born on July 21, 1923, on the family farm in St. Albans, Maine, the son of the late Ellis M. and Emma (Young) Thorne. Bertram attended the one-room Merrill School in St Albans and was Valedictorian of the Hartland Academy Class of 1941. He interrupted his studies at the University of Maine to enlist in the Army and served as a Sergeant in the 3rd Army, 79th Infantry Division during the last four months of the war in the European Theater. He graduated from the University of Maine with a BA in Business Administration in 1948. He was a salesman for Agrico Fertilizer Company, serving farms in New England for 35 years, and became Northeast Regional Manager. After retiring, he spent winters skiing at Sugarloaf, summers at camp on Great Moose Lake in Hartland; took several trips to Europe, and when at home in Hingham, he drove for Meals on Wheels. He greatly enjoyed driving, listening to music, eating out, hosting get-togethers, visiting friends and relatives, and Red Sox wins. He moved to Brooksby Village in 2001, giving up skiing and Meals on Wheels, but continuing his other activities. His last years were spent at Rose Court, Renaissance Gardens, where he participated to the best of his abilities in their social activities. He appreciated the kindness, care and consideration he received from the staff. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma and past member of the Mayflower Society. Bertram is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Helen Thorne; nephews, Roderick Thorne, Thomas Sawyer, Everett Simpson and James Thorne; nieces, Catherine Barth, Marjorie Gillespie, Susan Thorne, Col. Rosemary Thorne and Dr. Marie Zajdowicz; four grand nephews; two grand nieces; one great grand nephew; and two great grand nieces. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Thelma Simpson, Marion Furbush, Eleanor Sawyer and Cherrie Kaifer; brothers, Raymond Thorne and Allen Thorne; and a niece, Sylvia (Furbush) Curry. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Village Cemetery, Cemetery Road, in St. Albans, with the Rev. Jim Boughman officiating. Full military honors will be presented by the United States Army Honor Guard. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit <a href=\"http://www.shoreynichols.com/\">www.shoreynichols.com</a> Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.July 21, 1923 - June 11, 201107/21/192306/11/2011
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