Graham George Thorne, aged 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:25 PM at the Salem North Shore Hospital from pneumonia. Graham was born in Hartley Whitney, England to George and Barbara Thorne on November 19, 1950. After finishing school at the age of 15 Graham enlisted in the British Royal Navy, where he served for five years. During his service Graham was blessed to travel around the world, and it was on a trip to Boston where he met his future wife, Kathleen Burke.

Graham is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Burke) Thorne of Salem, his son Graham Thorne, his daughter-in-law Laureen Ashe, and grandchildren Lilyana and Charlotte.

My Dad will be greatly missed and shall survive in our hearts and memories forever. We all wish you a beautiful journey to the next see you will set sail to.

Visiting hours will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal Street, Salem, from 11AM to 1PM. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. For more information please call the Murphy Funeral Home at 978-744-0497.