Paul J. Thornton Obituary
The passing of Paul J. Thornton of Randolph, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Paul is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Paul's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Patricia Thornton (Cardillo); his son Matthew Thornton (Katherine "Katie") of Medfield; his brothers, John Thornton (Ann) of Worcester and David Thornton of Boston; and his granddaughter Emma June Thornton. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home (2055 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Theresa of Avila Church (2078 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132).
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or http://www.dana-farber.org.
