Arthur Ernest Thornton age 95 of Amherst passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Victoria Manor in Amherst. Born in Amherst, December 18, 1913, he was the youngest son of the late John and Amelia (Adams) Thornton. Arthur worked as a self-employed Mason in the Amherst area for over fifty years. He liked spending time at his cottage at Jackson Point, with his friends and family. During his life he enjoyed, dancing, card playing, motorcycling, boating, snowmobiling and four wheeling. Arthur and Emily were members of the "Fly Away Campers" and traveled around the area. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was predeceased by his first wife, the former Emily Mitchell; son, William; daughter in law Wanda, as well as his sister, Connie Ison; and brothers, Charles and Arnold. Arthur will be fondly remembered by his wife, the former, Tallien (Dolly) Weatherbee; daughter, Marilyn (George) Baptie of Berwick, NS; son, Douglas of Amherst; as well as; four grandchildren, Blair Thornton, Donald (Joanne), Julie and Douglas Baptie; two great grandchildren, Jennifer and Joshua Baptie; step children, Joan (Wentzell) Ripley and Allan (Pat) Weatherbee both of Amherst; many nieces and nephews. Resting at Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Monday, December 22, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service was celebrated on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Christ Church, Amherst with Archdeacon Glenn Eason officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in the Christ Church Cemetery. Donations to the Christ Church or charity of your choice will be greatly appreciated by the family. www.campbells-amherst.ca