Bruce Hector Thornley

Thornley, Bruce Hector. C81882 R.N.Z.A.F SGT; Airforce Medal. On Friday, May 22, 2026, peacefully at Oamaru Hospital, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Valda, much loved father and father-in-law of Julian, Stuart and Catherine, loved granddad of Samuel, Joshua and William, beloved brother of the late Robert, Murray and Chris. Messages to the Thornley family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A funeral service for Bruce will be held in the St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Ave, Bishopdale, Christchurch, on Friday, May 29, at 11.00am. Followed by interment at Horsley Downs.