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THORN: HILDA (SMITH) -of Pefferlaw died peacefully at home Sunday, December 25, 2016 in her 94th year. Hilda was born September 9, 1923 in Toronto, the second of two children, to Percival and Ada Smith. Hilda worked at Simpsons’ Mail Order Department then Kodak where she became part of the movement to unionize. She joined The Chemical Workers Union and had the privilege of sitting on the first bargaining committee, which was successful in their first agreement. Hilda met Gordon Thorn while out dancing at the Palais Royal in the Beaches and were married September 6, 1946. Hilda and Gordon moved to Unionville and raised their four children. Hilda was active supporting the family business. As the children grew she became involved with the Unionville Swim Club Executive and taking the swim team to local meets. She later joined the Unionville Curling Club where she was the President of the Womens’ Section for a number of years. One of the highlights of her life was being on a team from the Club that competed in the Canadian Senior Ladies Curling Championship in 1976 in P.E.I, in which the team rose to the finals and came second in the national championship. Hilda and Gordon moved to Pefferlaw in 1982. Hilda took up golf, the S&B craft group, traveling, Gordon’s retirement and life with nature. Hilda’s family and friends have been her life. Hilda is predeceased by her husband Robert Gordon Thorn (2014). She is survived by her children Gwen Turner (Ed Joseph) of Minden, Arlene Thorn (Joe O’Hearn) of Thunder Bay, Carson Thorn (Margaret Thorn) of Woodville and Christine Smith of Oakwood. Also 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, predeceased by sister Edith Hunt and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held at the Beacan Presbyterian Church 413 Simcoe St. Beaverton, on Saturday December 31, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11a.m. Family only internment at Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton immediately following the funeral service. All are welcome to attend a light lunch at the Beacan Presbyterian Church after the funeral service. If desired memorial donations to Beacan Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and made through the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777). Online condolences are welcome at www.manganfuneralhome.com