Bruce James Thornton Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 79, Bruce James Thornton of Voorheesville, New York, born in Hempstead, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Thomas Donald Thornton; his brother William Thomas Thornton; and his parents, James Robert Thornton and Isabella Maragaret Thornton (McKane). He is survived by: his wife Jane Frances Thornton; his son Harry James Thornton (Pamela Ambuhl Thornton) of Voorheesville; his grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Thornton; his son Bruce James Thornton, Jr. (Nancy Bathrick Thornton) of Southington, CT; his grandchildren, Erin and Brittany Thornton; and his siblings, Mark Thornton (Sylvia) of Gastonia, NC, James Thornton (Glenda) of Lake Wylie, SC, Margaret Ramage of Mount Bethel, PA and Anne Robinson (James) of Naples, FL. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Those who wish to remember Bruce in a special way, in lieu of flowers, may send a memorial donation to New Scotland Presbyterian Church (https://www.newscotlandpc.org) or to Capital Regional BOCES, where Bruce proudly made an impact changing the lives of children working toward bettering their life through education.
