Clarence Howard Thorne

Clarence Howard "Larry" Thorne, 94, of Meredith, NH and Venice, FL, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Venice, after a brief illness. Born in Patten, ME, on March 24, 1920, he was the son of Clarence and Martha (Evangeline) Thorne. Larry was raised in Island Falls, ME, and attended local schools, graduating from the Island Falls High School. He furthered his education at the Maine School of Commerce (now Husson University) and the School of Banking at Williams College. In 1942, Larry enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served his country with honor and courage in WWII. Larry had a robust working career; he was the Assistant Treasurer of the Katakdin Trust Co., in Patten, ME, he relocated to Meredith in 1959 to be the Treasurer and Vice President of the Meredith Trust Co. and Meredith Savings Bank, in 1966 he became President of both banks. In 1982 Larry became the Chairman of the Board of the Meredith Village Savings Bank. Larry was a member of the Inter-Lakes School Board; he served as President of the Rotary Club, as well as serving as a Trustee of both the Taylor Home, in Laconia, and the Lakes Region General Hospital. In 1990 Larry married Marjorie L. Burrows and together they enjoyed extensive travel throughout the U.S. and Europe. Larry was an avid golfer in New Hampshire and Florida; he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. Larry, Marjorie, and their children enjoyed many family cruises to the Caribbean. Larry was a communicant of St. Charles-Borromeo Catholic Church and he also attended services at the Moultonborough United Methodist Church. He will be remembered by his family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Thorne, who passed away in the late '80's. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-five years, Marjorie L. (Nelson) Thorne, of Meredith; daughter, Andrea Thorne, of NYC, NY; step-son, Jon Burrows and his wife Darlene, of Moultonborough; sister, Joanne Whittemore and her husband Don, of FL; three grandchildren, Cori-lynn Hughes and her husband Juan, of Sykesville, MD, Chad Burrows, of Moultonborough, David Burrows and his wife Amy, of Moultonborough; four great-grandchildren, Brooke, Jordan, Jon, and Addison. Larry is also survived by his one niece and four nephews (and their families) whom he was very close to. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry's memory to the LRGH Auxiliary, Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

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Clarence Howard Thorne

March 24, 1920 - January 31, 2015