Book of Memories for Stephen Thorning

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Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:15:01 EDT

Eric & Sabrina Dennis

Condolence From Eric Dennis

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:59:31 EDT

My wife Sabrina and I are so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. We wish to convey our sincere condolences to Susan, Eric, and the family, for their loss. I knew Steve from back in my days at Guelph University in the mid-70s, and forward. Susan is my former sister-in-law (and still my friend), and I guess I thought of Steve as a brother-in-law, even if indirectly so. I remember Steve's infectious and wry sense of humour, his delight in the small but hilarious moments and absurdities in life. I remember too his love of Wellington County and it's history - it's place in the historical tapestry of Ontario - and of course his annual hosting of 'The Wellington County Invitational Croquet Tournament' as it's Commissioner! No part of the all-terrain farm at which one such tourney was held was to be altered in any way due to the match - which resulted in a wood-railing farm cross-fence being carefully dismantled, the return-to-the-pitch shot made, and then the section of fence being carefully re-built in it's exact configuration...several times. Steve delighted in such proprietries. Or, soon after I met Steve, in an early visit to Otto & Renate's home in Elora, being brought to tears of laughter by Steve's delight in observing the somewhat annoyed expression on the visage of the home's pet Finch, when spoken-to. Steve's wry humour and wit also concealed a keen eye for observation, and the more subtle workings of politics, people, and history - and gardening!. His interests were many, big and small. He made an important and personal impact on everyone he met. I will never forget Steve, and I'm proud to have known him. All Love, and Rest In Peace.

Condolence From Doug Sherwood

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:18:43 EST

My sincere condolences to Steve's family. He was way ahead of his time in energy conservation and his concern about the environment. He will certainly be missed within our community.

Condolence From Anna

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:51:05 EST

Steve Thorning has been a peripheral presence in my life since 1967. I have many memories of Steve since that time. I am profoundly saddened. My condolences to all his friends and family.

Condolence From Jim Ennis

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:35:18 EST

My deepest sympathies go out to Stephens family at this time. I was never a close friend of Stephen but do remember him from school days and also that we lived in the same area of town. Such a loss to lose someone as young as Steve was.

Condolence From Grant and Rebecca Wissler

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:50:25 EST

Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Stephen. I very much enjoyed his history of the Elora area and learned a great deal about many familiar people and how their lives have shaped Elora.

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Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:21:47 EST