THORNTON, Martin of Norwood, Jan. 21, 2011. Devoted son of the late Thomas P. and Mary C. (O’Connor) Thornton. Loving brother of Thomas Thornton and his wife Claire of Dedham and the late Mary Folan. Cherished friend of Eleanor Orlando of North Attleborough. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St.,(Rt. 1A)NORWOOD, Wed. Jan. 26 at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home, Tues. Jan. 25, 4-8PM. Donations in memory of Martin may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Attention: GIFT PROCESSING – NS, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Late WW II Army Veteran.