John Thorne

RIP Thorny
You were a role model, inspiration and mentor when I was a young Scaffolder. And a loyal employee when I became your boss. A hard man but a gentleman.

John was one in a million, gentle giant, fond memories, John always made you feel welcome at his home , a wonderful husband and father. Will be missed by so many.. Love to Mary and Becky and family at this time xxx❤️

At peace now Dad

Uncle John

Keep taking the thorny tablets.... You will always be with me. Love you you mucker

Ricky xxxx

A true gent, will be missed by all local rugby folk. Always made you feel welcome at Dings, RIP.

R.I.P big bad John such a lovely man I hope you are resting peacefully up there x

I have the fondest memories of John and will always remember him for calling me Danks! Me and his lovely daughter Becky used to have the best times with John, I will never forget our time roller skating in the back of his lorry, to say me and Becky ended up with a few bruises is an understatement!

I had the best childhood and shared many fond memories with John, Mary and Becky

Such a lovely family and it is such devestating news to hear about John. Nothing can be said at this sad time but the amount of people who love John and have fond memories of him is truly unbelievable ❤️

#Legend

John is someone I will never forget. Was a legend on and off the pitch! Great roll model (most of the time). Someone I always looked up to and respected. He will be missed.

There is not enough words to say what you have taught me over the years you mentored me in the right direction you taught me loads of life skills and you introduced me to rugby .
It was an honour playing next you and certainly a bigger honour being your friend.
RIP John Thorne I will never forget you.

Props corner will never be the same x⚫️x

John it was a pleasure to work with you at Hills delivery for many years. You were such a good story teller. Even if you did crack up laughing half way through telling one. A true gent. Rest in peace Thorney x

rip John -
I will never forget coming over to play with Becky and sneaking past you in your chair scared to death big bad John was going to get me, you never did though!
Such a big friendly giant, you can blame my mum for all the kids being scared of you!

Good night John we will remember you always r.i.p my life long friend and neighbour

We will always remember you as big bad John our neighbour for many years never forgotten sleep tight from me and my noisy kids xx

Feel free to write anything, a memory of John or a message of condolence.

Dad was a big man with a big personality and physically an even bigger heart. He really did touch so many people in a positive way and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. RIP Dad love you always. Christian x