Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Much loved father and father in law of Peter and Rolien (Auckland), Owen and Justine, the late Warren, and Hamish and Kathleen (Australia).  Loved and respected Grandad of Blake (China), Todd and Randi (USA), and great Granddad of Rori.  Loved brother and brother in law of Doug and Jackie, and loved best mate of Judy.  Messages to the Thornley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Tom.  A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday January 5, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.