Obituary: Alexander “Alex” B. Thornton
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Obituary: Alexander “Alex” B. Thornton
PORTLAND – Alexander “Alex” B. Thornton, 73, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Family and friends …
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Alexander “Alex” B. Thornton
PORTLAND – Alexander “Alex” B. Thornton, 73, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland.
Please visit http://www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to view Alex’s tribute page and to sign his online guestbook.
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