Thomas Leonard Thornson

Thomas Leonard "Len" Thornson, age 88, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born February 4, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Thomas and Betty (Eyjolfson) Thornson. He married his high school sweetheart Margaret Brown, they celebrated their 66th anniversary May 14, 2021. Len pursued a career in professional hockey with the Montreal Canadian organization. He played in numerous Canadian cities and the United States. Finally putting down roots in Fort Wayne, he and Margaret settled down to raise a family. After 12 wonderful years with the Fort Wayne Komets, Len was forced to retire due to an eye injury in 1968. After hockey, he enjoyed several years working as a State Farm insurance agent, later becoming agency manager. Len cherished his time with his family and friends. He was an enthusiast of sports, golf courses, and horses. Len is survived by his beloved Margaret, his Sons; Michael (Kathy), and Brian Thornson, and his only daughter Wendy Thornson-Johnson, grandchildren; Shae (Tommy) Mensch, Ian (Kelli) Thornson, Christina (Ryan) Murray, Matt and Joe Thornson, Brett (Ashley) Johnson, Taryn (Jake) Pulver, Kaylee (Scott) Buhr, and Trevor Thornson, and great-grandchildren, Thomas, Margot, Karsen, Elin, Adriana, Ryana, Liam, Colin, and Ava. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brother Doug (Vicki) Thornson along with several nieces and nephews. Services to celebrate the life of Thomas Leonard Thornson will be: Sunday December 19, 2021- Visitation 4-7 pm at D O McComb & Sons Funeral Home- Maplewood Park 4017 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, Indiana Funeral Service: December 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Calling one hour prior. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park 6600 Covington Road immediately following the funeral Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.mccombandsons.com for the Thornson family. Memorial Donations may be made to the: Fort Wayne Amateur Hockey Association and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®)