Thornton1973~2021Timothy Martin Thornton, 48, of Wallingford, PA passed away suddenly on December 19 while mountain biking with friends. Born in Washington D.C. in 1973, Tim is survived by his wife Yuni, son Alexander (14), and daughter Vivienne (11), as well as his father John Martin Thornton, mother Patricia Thornton and stepfather Douglas Meyer, all ofContinue Reading
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Janine (Nina) Hamilton
left a message on February 5, 2022:
My family and I just heard about Tim's passing. I am so sorry. I will keep Yuni,Alex and Vivi in my prayers
David Straub
left a message on January 10, 2022:
On behalf of myself and the Oracle team aligned with Tim and Vanguard, we send our deepest condolences. We worked with Tim and his broader team last year and he consistently brought positivity to every interaction we and our team had.
Karen Derstine
left a message on January 7, 2022:
I had the great fortune to have Tim as a manager at Vanguard. He truly made a lasting impact on my life and I will greatly miss him. He always had a smile on his face for you. His optimism, positivity, enthusiasm, and encouragement were gifts he shared with all. I am so saddened by his passing. His devotion to his family was always evident and I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and you have my most heartfelt condolences.
Stephanie Albright
left a message on January 7, 2022:
I met Tim when I first started at Vanguard nearly 10 years ago. He was welcoming and witty - one of my first colleague-friends at Vanguard. I was fortunate to again work with him a few years later and he was not only a great person but a fantastic colleague. He was always kind and always quick to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately I can't attend the service tomorrow as my daughter is sick with COVID but I will be thinking of Yuni, the kids and the rest of the family and friends during this very sad time.
Tyra Thompson
left a message on January 7, 2022:
I had the honor of working with Tim at Vanguard. He was genuine, funny, and a great role model. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
The IceWorks Skating Club
left a message on January 6, 2022:
Antoinette Bomento
left a message on January 5, 2022:
Heart felt condolences. Prayers and thoughts with you and your family.
Mike Dominick
left a message on January 4, 2022:
I am truly heartbroken over the loss of Tim. He had an amazing ability to make people laugh even during the most stressful of circumstances. (In fact, I've thought quite a bit about some of our more recent chats and it immediately brings a smile to my face.) He was a great person who had a major impact on the lives of many people. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!
CAROL DWYER
left a message on January 4, 2022:
Yuni, Pat and all your family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Tim. Our son Steve Dwyer (formerly of State College and Tim's friend and classmate) also remembers him fondly. You all have our sympathy. Sincerely, Carol Dwyer
Nick Galiffa
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Tim was an amazing person and it was an honor and pleasure to work with him. His warmth, compassion and enthusiasm were true motivators. I felt that Tim always had his colleagues', teammates' and clients' best interests at heart. I am heartbroken over the loss. My deepest condolences to the family.
Cindy Kwak
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Tim had a profound impact on my life as my manager in the early years of my career. So genuine with his words and actions, he fought for his team and paved the way for my development and success, all while keeping his humor and congeniality intact. Tim taught me what true leadership looked like, always standing in my corner and breaking down the barriers to my success. He was and still is the example I follow for how to lead with courage and authenticity. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to the Thornton family.
Paul Manion
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Tim was one of my favorite people to work with at Vanguard. Nothing made me happier than sharing a laugh with him in a meeting, or catching up with him in the break room. He always had a kind word and a smile, which eased the tension and stress of the meetings we were in, and I will miss him greatly. I will keep your entire family in my prayers.
Mike Emme
left a message on December 30, 2021:
Tim was one of my favorite people to talk to in the office. He was a great person and always making me and others laugh. My deepest condolences to your family. You'll all be in my prayers.
Gary Huber
left a message on December 30, 2021:
Tim was a remarkable person whose sense of humor would always light up the room. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
James Verdi
left a message on December 29, 2021:
Tim and I been camping at Cape Henlopen, DE together with a big group of dads and kids many times over the years. Those were some good times. He will be missed. My sympathies go out to his family.
Lauren Puig
left a message on December 28, 2021:
I always admired and appreciated Tim's intellect and quick wit. He was a great colleague and I can only imagine how much he was loved by his family. We will all miss Tim. My deepest and sincerest condenses to the Thornton family.
Andrew Weber
left a message on December 28, 2021:
Tim was a great colleague and friend at work. I will miss chatting with him in the break room. He always had something insightful to say whether about work or family life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Thornton Family.
Jackie Gates
left a message on December 27, 2021:
I worked with Tim years and years ago at the Auto Port in State College, I knew then he would go on to do great things. I can only imagine what a wonderful husband and great father Tim was. To Tim's mother, you and I run into each other every ten years or so. I'm so very sorry for your great loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God bless you all.
Jon Welikey
left a message on December 27, 2021:
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Tim. He was a fantastic coworker and supervisor, and an even better person. Tim was genuine and always said what he felt. I learned a great amount from Tim in the office. However, I learned even more from him about how to be a better person. We will miss Tim tremendously. My deepest and sincerest condolences to his family.
Bill Hosterman
left a message on December 25, 2021:
As a cousin, I would see Tim throughout the years from when he was young, and into the time when he was a husband and father. What has stayed with me from those interactions was the love and happiness he expressed. He will be deeply missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Matt Bogus
left a message on December 24, 2021:
Tim was easily one of my favorite coworkers of all time. Wicked smart and so funny. He was an absolute delight to be around and I am so sad that he is gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tim's family. He was an all time great taken too soon.
Debra Hay
left a message on December 23, 2021:
To the Thornton family we are so sorry to hear about the sudden and shocking passing of Tim. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible time. We enjoyed getting to know Tim while waiting for the girls to finish skating at Ice works. Our heart goes out to you. The Hay Family
Jenna Rowbotham
left a message on December 23, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. We will help if you need anything. Hugo (our eldest son14) is in the DelcoMTB team and enjoyed his time w Tim. With Gratitude and sadness-
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Janine (Nina) Hamilton
left a message on February 5, 2022:
My family and I just heard about Tim's passing. I am so sorry. I will keep Yuni,Alex and Vivi in my prayers
David Straub
left a message on January 10, 2022:
On behalf of myself and the Oracle team aligned with Tim and Vanguard, we send our deepest condolences. We worked with Tim and his broader team last year and he consistently brought positivity to every interaction we and our team had.
Karen Derstine
left a message on January 7, 2022:
I had the great fortune to have Tim as a manager at Vanguard. He truly made a lasting impact on my life and I will greatly miss him. He always had a smile on his face for you. His optimism, positivity, enthusiasm, and encouragement were gifts he shared with all. I am so saddened by his passing. His devotion to his family was always evident and I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and you have my most heartfelt condolences.
Stephanie Albright
left a message on January 7, 2022:
I met Tim when I first started at Vanguard nearly 10 years ago. He was welcoming and witty - one of my first colleague-friends at Vanguard. I was fortunate to again work with him a few years later and he was not only a great person but a fantastic colleague. He was always kind and always quick to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately I can't attend the service tomorrow as my daughter is sick with COVID but I will be thinking of Yuni, the kids and the rest of the family and friends during this very sad time.
Tyra Thompson
left a message on January 7, 2022:
I had the honor of working with Tim at Vanguard. He was genuine, funny, and a great role model. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
The IceWorks Skating Club
left a message on January 6, 2022:
Antoinette Bomento
left a message on January 5, 2022:
Heart felt condolences. Prayers and thoughts with you and your family.
Mike Dominick
left a message on January 4, 2022:
I am truly heartbroken over the loss of Tim. He had an amazing ability to make people laugh even during the most stressful of circumstances. (In fact, I've thought quite a bit about some of our more recent chats and it immediately brings a smile to my face.) He was a great person who had a major impact on the lives of many people. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!
CAROL DWYER
left a message on January 4, 2022:
Yuni, Pat and all your family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Tim. Our son Steve Dwyer (formerly of State College and Tim's friend and classmate) also remembers him fondly. You all have our sympathy. Sincerely, Carol Dwyer
Nick Galiffa
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Tim was an amazing person and it was an honor and pleasure to work with him. His warmth, compassion and enthusiasm were true motivators. I felt that Tim always had his colleagues', teammates' and clients' best interests at heart. I am heartbroken over the loss. My deepest condolences to the family.
Cindy Kwak
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Tim had a profound impact on my life as my manager in the early years of my career. So genuine with his words and actions, he fought for his team and paved the way for my development and success, all while keeping his humor and congeniality intact. Tim taught me what true leadership looked like, always standing in my corner and breaking down the barriers to my success. He was and still is the example I follow for how to lead with courage and authenticity. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to the Thornton family.
Paul Manion
left a message on January 3, 2022:
Tim was one of my favorite people to work with at Vanguard. Nothing made me happier than sharing a laugh with him in a meeting, or catching up with him in the break room. He always had a kind word and a smile, which eased the tension and stress of the meetings we were in, and I will miss him greatly. I will keep your entire family in my prayers.
Mike Emme
left a message on December 30, 2021:
Tim was one of my favorite people to talk to in the office. He was a great person and always making me and others laugh. My deepest condolences to your family. You'll all be in my prayers.
Gary Huber
left a message on December 30, 2021:
Tim was a remarkable person whose sense of humor would always light up the room. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
James Verdi
left a message on December 29, 2021:
Tim and I been camping at Cape Henlopen, DE together with a big group of dads and kids many times over the years. Those were some good times. He will be missed. My sympathies go out to his family.
Lauren Puig
left a message on December 28, 2021:
I always admired and appreciated Tim's intellect and quick wit. He was a great colleague and I can only imagine how much he was loved by his family. We will all miss Tim. My deepest and sincerest condenses to the Thornton family.
Andrew Weber
left a message on December 28, 2021:
Tim was a great colleague and friend at work. I will miss chatting with him in the break room. He always had something insightful to say whether about work or family life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Thornton Family.
Jackie Gates
left a message on December 27, 2021:
I worked with Tim years and years ago at the Auto Port in State College, I knew then he would go on to do great things. I can only imagine what a wonderful husband and great father Tim was. To Tim's mother, you and I run into each other every ten years or so. I'm so very sorry for your great loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God bless you all.
Jon Welikey
left a message on December 27, 2021:
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Tim. He was a fantastic coworker and supervisor, and an even better person. Tim was genuine and always said what he felt. I learned a great amount from Tim in the office. However, I learned even more from him about how to be a better person. We will miss Tim tremendously. My deepest and sincerest condolences to his family.
Bill Hosterman
left a message on December 25, 2021:
As a cousin, I would see Tim throughout the years from when he was young, and into the time when he was a husband and father. What has stayed with me from those interactions was the love and happiness he expressed. He will be deeply missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Matt Bogus
left a message on December 24, 2021:
Tim was easily one of my favorite coworkers of all time. Wicked smart and so funny. He was an absolute delight to be around and I am so sad that he is gone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tim's family. He was an all time great taken too soon.
Debra Hay
left a message on December 23, 2021:
To the Thornton family we are so sorry to hear about the sudden and shocking passing of Tim. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible time. We enjoyed getting to know Tim while waiting for the girls to finish skating at Ice works. Our heart goes out to you. The Hay Family
Jenna Rowbotham
left a message on December 23, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. We will help if you need anything. Hugo (our eldest son14) is in the DelcoMTB team and enjoyed his time w Tim. With Gratitude and sadness-
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
