Thornton, Robert D., 53, of Caribou, in Ashland, on March 24, 2012. Graveside services will be held in the spring and will be announced by the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Robert D. Thornton, 53, died March 24, 2012, at his Ashland residence. He was born at Presque Isle, May 11, 1958, the son of Philip and Bessie (Green) Thornton. He was a graduate of the Caribou High School Class of 1976 and also a graduate of NMTC earning a degree in Masonry. Robert was a bricklayer in the local area for several years. He attended the Gray Memorial United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish; and enjoyed vintage cars and car racing.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Bessie of Caribou; are his son, Matthew Thornton of RI and his daughter, Emily Thornton of RI; a brother, John Thornton and his wife, Karyn of Woodland; a sister, Cindy Heron and her husband, Jeffery of Caribou; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and his sister, Roberta Blackstone on February 19, 2012.
Graveside services will be held in the spring and will be announced in the Bangor Daily News by the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Thornton may do through the charity of one’s choice. For online register please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
