Thorney, son of Thorney & Marie Genevieve Pattenaude SR & loving husband of Vivian Pattenaude, was born on October 13, 1938 in Lincoln Park, MI. Thorney grew up in downriver Detroit, second oldest of a very large family. He loved to hunt, take pictures, keep tropical fish, travel and play with his great grandchildren.
Thorney was retired pattern shop supervisor after 37 years with Ford Motor Company.
Thorney was a 32° Master Mason with Acacia Lodge 163, Ziba Grotto & Scottish Rite. Worthy Patron of the Unity Chapter 37 Order of the Eastern Star. Thorney was an avid tropical fish hobbyist for over 70 years. His most recent home club was the Gold Coast Aquarium Society. However, notably the longest fish club, forever his home club was Medina County Aquarium Society.
Thorney will be missed dearly by his extensive family and friends, including:
Beloved wife Vivian.
Siblings Mary Lynn (D) & Roy (D); Robert (D); Jennifer & David (D); Ronald & Sue; Keith; Gregory & Nora (D); Duane; Vincent & Annie; Robin & Carl; Veronica Mary (D); Norbert & Cindy; Noreen (D) & Kermit & Kristen.
Children Melanie, Todd, Toby & Ian.
Grandchildren Jack, Troy, Jessica, Casey, Steven, Danielle, David, Lilian, Aaron & Kourtney.
Great grandchildren Paige, Taylor, Lauren, Madison, Khloe, Izzic, Jack, Skylar, Logan, Rosalie, Jace & Sapphire.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Aycock at Tradition, located at 12571 Tradition Parkway, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 on December 12th, 2021, with Visitation from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A Reception will immediately follow the Service at the Acacia Masonic Lodge, 20 SE Osceola St, Stuart, FL 34994.