1931-2026

The passing of Mary Vesta (Frost) Thorne, wife of the late Emery Foster Thorne formerly of Second Falls, occurred peacefully at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour on October 21, 2026 with her family at her side. Born on September 25, 1931 in Second Falls, she was a daughter of the late Hazen and Beatrice Frost. Mary had a passion for teaching; she started teaching at the age of 17 at a one room school in Digdeguash, to a one room school in Pennfield on the Jack Road, to another one room school in Second Falls and finally to Pennfield Elementary at the four corners where she taught and was the principal. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Thomas University during her years at Pennfield Elementary by taking night classes and summer school. Mary was a member of Second Falls Baptist Church and the Second Falls/Bonny River Ladies Auxiliary and Quilting Club.

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Mary is survived by her daughter, Elaine Hooper (John Brien) of Rothesay; her sons: Peter Thorne of Second Falls and Blair Thorne of Utopia; grandchildren: Vanessa, Lindsey, Jodi, Jared and Spencer; great-grandchildren: Emma, Griffin, Calley, Cole, Mia, Greyson, Weston and Harper; sister, Jane; sister-in-law, Joanne Chevarie; aunt, Berla Campbell; special brother, Wes and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by her siblings, Eugene and Karen and sister-in-law, Roberta.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (506-755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the funeral home with visiting on Sunday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. The funeral service take place on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Reg Ward officiating followed by the interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery. In Mary’s memory, donations to Charlotte County Cancer would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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