THORNTON, DAVID ROBERT David Robert Thornton passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario. Born on April 13, 1943, in Harrow, London, England, to parents, Alfred and Marjorie (Gayton) Thornton. His family immigrated to Canada in 1957 and settled in Saint John. A graduate of Saint John High School in 1960, he studied at National Theatre School of Canada, Montreal, graduating in 1967. He worked extensively in theatre, tv, and film across Canada, Notably at Expo 67. He taught his craft at Toronto Metropolitan University. Surviving are his sister, Glenda in Sackville, NB; son, David (Ashley McKay) and their two children, Sybil and Frederic in Toronto, ON; son, Ryan in Thunderbay; his children, Hunter and Duncan and their mother, Cynthia Fawcett in Sudbury, ON; niece, Andrea Rennick (Ron), their children and grandchildren all in the Fredericton area, NB. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Adrian and former wife, Maureen (Allen) Thornton. His struggle with MS is over now. If you want to make an impact with people living with MS now, please make donations to MS Canada, who he supported through the years. Thanks to Baycrest LTC, whose staff were kind, professional, and wonderful support. There will be no visitation, but a Celebration of Life will be held in Toronto.