Thorne, Eric James Passed away on September 4, 2011, in his 72nd year. He is now with His Lord and Savior. Leaving behind his loving wife Joan, son Clinton and wife (Nancy),daughter Julie and husband (Mike). Grandsons, Ian, Patrick, Shawn and C.J. (Clint Jr.)Great Grandchildren, Aiden, Eric, Zackery and Natania. Brothers, Ken (Muriel), Charles (Arminda), Arthur (Sharon) and sister Pearl (Ron Whitely). Predeceased by sister Peg Flemming and parents Ocena and Art. Many thanks from the family to Dr. Christine Bertothy, Julie at CCAC, Red Cross workers Mary Cabatino, Linda Gordon and nurse Judi Maitland from St. Elizabeth. All the doctors and nurses in PCU at St. Catharines General Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Eric’s life will be held at Coppola’s Banquet Hall, 203 Carlton St., St. Catharines, Saturday, September 10th from 1 … 4pm (entrance in rear). In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society, Arthritis Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.