Thorne Whalen

Date of Death: January 28, 2021

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Allen Memorial Home

511-513 East Main Street

Endicott, NY 13760

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Thursday 2/4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thorne Aurora Maria Whalen (Canton) b. 7/12/1955 beloved wife of James Whalen passed on at their home On January 28th, 2021 after years of battling severe health concerns.

She is predeceased by her parents Susan H. Canton and Joaquin (Jack) J Canton, of the Bronx, New York

Survived by: Husband James Whalen, “ Fur babies”: Ginger, Turbo, Junior, Bridgette, Alex, Cuddles, Beau, and Spookie, Sister: Barbara Storme Canton, Nieces: Christine Iris Vargas Farnham and Jacquelyn Isabel Susan Vargas, Nephew: Michael Whalen, and Great Niece: Juniper Rose Vargas Farnham, Brother/Sister-in-Laws: Elizabeth Whalen, Martha & Don Companaro, and Richard Whalen; Aunts and Uncles Trino & Myra Canton and Gordon & Josephine Harris, numerous cousins, and close friends who were also family to her.

Thorne was born in Brooklyn, New York. She attended SUNY at Cortland, NYU, and Lehman University. She has a Masters in Sociology and taught early childhood education in the Yonkers and Bronx school systems; until she moved to Newark Valley with her Husband.

Once in her dream house on top of a mountain she loved being in the midst of nature and there she built a large extended family. She became an avid quilter and frequented Patchwork Angels quilt shop where she formed lasting friendships. As an animal lover she rescued many animals and later combined her love of quilting and animals when she founded Quilts for Animals that provided warm quilted bedding for 1000’s of animals.

Expressions of Sympathy in her honor may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Stray Haven Humane Society in Waverly, NY.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 4 from 2-3 PM at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main Street, Endicott. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Thorne Aurora Maria Whalen (Canton) b. 7/12/1955 beloved wife of James Whalen passed on at their home On January 28th, 2021 after years of battling severe health concerns. She is predeceased by her parents Susan H. Canton and Joaquin (Jack) J Canton, of the Bronx, New York Survived by: Husband James Whalen, “ Fur babies”:Continue Reading

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In memory of Thorne Whalen, Barbara storme canton lit a candle

My deepest condolences to the Whalen family and to her Sister Barbara, Jackie, Christine you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all in your time of sorrow.....

Good by to a wonderful friend/quilter /patient. I was happy to care for you and it came to an end too soon. Rest In Peace with your furry friends!!

Steven Harris . My deepest condolences to Jim and Barbara. Jim , I want to thank you for your dedication and care for Thorne over the years. May Peace be with you.

My heart, my ache, my love, my sorrow, my joy....no more will I hear your voice and I am missing a piece of my soul,

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

So sorry to hear about my cousin Thorne, she was a dear, sweet person that had a lot of love in her heart! She will be missed!! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I found this quote to be comforting to me and I wanted to share with you. God's Garden God looked around his garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone… For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

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My Heart and Prayers goes to Jim and Thorne animals. Thorne loved animals and saved a lot of them in her time. We will miss you. Your Cousin Ginger Harris

I can not imagine the world without you. I am broken and empty thinking I will not hear your voice again in this life. No one lived what we did and few can ever understand but you are my one and only Sissy and a part of me died with you.

Remembering the good times share with you, Barbara and your mom when Susan gave her dinner parties. We never agreed on most things but we did respected our differences. I’ll miss your daily post on Facebook. Rest In Peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.