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Obituary: Robert S. Thorne

Robert S. Thorne, at 63

Robert S. Thorne of Hull, 63, died peacefully on June 8, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Thorne was born in Weymouth and raised in Hingham. After graduating Hingham High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. During his later years, he worked at Weymouth Honda, where he earned multiple titles for number one sales associate and was one of 33 Honda sales consultants nationwide to be apart of the Honda Council of Sales Leadership Program.

He truly loved and enjoyed all sports, but golf and baseball were his favorites. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his devotion to his family. He was one of a kind and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The beloved husband of 44 years of Mary Lou [Morano] Thorne of Hull; loving father of Stephanie Thorne-Connolly and her husband, Bryan, and Melissa Thorne, all of Hull. He was the brother of Budd K. Thorne Jr., Gail Leander, and Bruce Thorne; proud, loving Papa of Brenden, Lucas, and Gianna. Mr. Thorne also is survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.

Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.