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RONALD BARRY THORNE-FINCH
Born: Apr 11, 1958
Date of Passing: Jan 17, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRONALD BARRY THORNE-FINCH Ronald Barry Thorne-Finch, born April 11, 1958, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 17, 2018. Ron was 59 years old. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy, sons Jesse and Michael, and a large and loving circle of family and friends. All his life, Ron tirelessly helped others as a social worker, teacher and counsellor. He worked all across Manitoba for Klinic, Blue Cross, Inner City Social Work and the University of Manitoba. He published two books, and as a hobby also wrote extensively about family history and genealogy. He loved swimming, kayaking and spending as much time as possible at the family cottage in Matlock, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Ron was an example of kindness, compassion, decency and respect for others. He was a role model of resolve and strength as he confronted many health challenges head-on. He never passed up an opportunity to fully enjoy life. Ron's commitment to serving others was demonstrated again at the end, by his life-saving donation of organs to three other people. We are so proud of our Ron. He is dearly missed by those he loved and who loved him. He fought hard and now can rest. Ron will remain with us forever. A gathering in his memory will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Cropo Funeral Chapel (1442 Main Street). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on his behalf to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Canada). Or, plant a tree and think of him.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2018
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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To Ron’s family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Reading of your dear husband and father’s passing was a terrible shock. Ron helped me by never letting me give in to my self pity and take control of my life. I was so fortunate to have Ron as my no nonsense, stay on track, sensible and kind adviser. Very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Susan (Ron was my counsellor ) on: Jul 26, 2024
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Nancy and family, I was so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I always remembered him as a trusted and supportive colleague in our time at Klinic. I hope your many happy memories with him are a great comfort to you and your family. Sincerely, Laurienne Ring - Posted by: Laurienne Ring () on: Feb 11, 2018
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I have just today heard of Ron's passing. My sincere condolences to his family. I worked along side of Ron at Pan Am Pool many years ago. We always had a laugh or 10. We would run into each other over the years and always had a catch up chat. He was a wonderful human being who loved his family and friends. - Posted by: Donna Hay (Co-worker) on: Feb 03, 2018
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I am so saddened to hear about Ron’s passing. To Nancy, Jesse, Michael, and family my heart felt condolences. My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Rosie Veltri and Family - Posted by: Rosanna Veltri (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2018
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To the Thorne Finch Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband and father. Please accept our deepest condolences. The Duggan-Karp Family - Posted by: Charlotte Duggan (Friend and neighbour) on: Jan 24, 2018
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My condolences to his family, he was a great instructor with a great sense of humor! He made our class so much more enjoyable. He will be missed. - Posted by: Corona Chung (Student) on: Jan 23, 2018
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family, Nancy. You are in our thoughts. - Posted by: Mike and Mindy Pajic (friends) on: Jan 23, 2018
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We were so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Cathy & Stan - Posted by: Cathy (Gregg) & Stan Kelly (Friends) on: Jan 22, 2018
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Ron, always the gentleman, always caring and kind. Like all good friends we drifted apart in the sea of life as our life decisions took us on our own individual journeys. Odd though, that the measure of a true old friend is not seeing them for a period of years but once together, it is like no time had passed. I learned of your passing yesterday and my heart hurts, there is a loss, an empty space that no one else can or should fill. My thoughts are with Nancy and the boys; may all your memories be warm and make you smile when you think about your time together as a family and you remember that you had the ultimate privilege to be so close to a such an honorable man...........from Ontario with love Bruce, Lisa and Nash - Posted by: Bruce Beakley (old friend.....) on: Jan 21, 2018
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So sorry to hear of your huge loss. Sending warm hugs, Cher - Posted by: Cher Watson (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2018
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We are so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy - Posted by: Eddy & Kieron (Lake friends) on: Jan 20, 2018
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To Nancy, Jesse, and Michael. We are so very sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. He was truly one of the loveliest men we have ever known. He always made a person feel good just being in his presence. Take care, Cindy and Bill Gammon - Posted by: Cindy and Bill Gammon (Friends) on: Jan 20, 2018
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A wonderful person has left this world. To all of Ron's family, friends I offer my deepest sympathy; Ron was kindness personified. Pat Fraser - Posted by: pat.fraser (Klinic) on: Jan 20, 2018
