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THORSON Russell Desmond

Born on April 8, 1933. Passed away July 31, 2021.

Late of Meeniyan.
Much Loved Husband of Maree for 64 years.
Father and Father in-law of Judy, Rhonda and Ted, Vivienne and
Gerry, Denise and Mick, Jacko and Andrea.
Pop to Sean and Hayley, Dylan and Anna, Janelle and Matt, Carley and
Ricardo, Joel and Tegan, Liana, Trent, Mariya and Joel, Brenton (dec)
and Angeleanna, Blaine and Courtney, Paige and Alex, Cobin, Dean, Brett
and Kasey.
Great Grandpop to Lincoln, Alba and Oakley, Cristian and Camille, Sadie,
Harlow and Nash, Luca, Asher and Eliana.
Son of Earn and Lorna (both dec.)
Brother of Laurie, Tod, Snow, Ron, Duke, Col, and Sam (all dec)
All Together Again.

Lived for his involvement in Family, Sport and the Community.

Funeral Notice
Meeniyan Cemetery Royston Street,, MeeniyanView Map
A Graveside Service for Mr Russell Desmond Thorson will be held at the Meeniyan Cemetery on TUESDAY August 10 2021, commencing 11.00. Due to current restrictions this Service will be private, invitation by family only. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. This Service will be live streamed, to view click here.
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Tributes

  1. Deepest Sympathy and love to MAREE and family Russ will be sadly missed by family and the surrounding district that he worked ,loved and lived for . Rest peacefully Bob and Vera

    Vera August 3, 2021

  2. Sincere sympathy to Maree and family.
    Life time friend of Hec and Elaine Opray.

    Marg Cantwell August 3, 2021

  3. A beautiful man and a beautiful family, Buck you will be sadly missed by all.
    Condolences to Maree and family at this difficult time.
    Thinking of you all 💋💋

    Jennie Collins & Isobel Collins August 3, 2021

  4. It is with much sadness that I read of the passing of Buck.
    We played many great games of cricket ,both together and against each other.Simply the best on and off the field .
    Will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
    The ultimate Stony Creek sportsman .
    Sincere condolences to entire family.

    Ian Eddy August 4, 2021

  5. Deepest sympathy to Maree and family, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Col, Leanne & all the Stewart family

    Leanne Stewart August 5, 2021

  6. The last of the Thorson, Corcoran cousins. With our love and best wishes to the family.
    Terry and Kerry Corcoran

    Kerry Corcoran August 6, 2021

  7. Sending our sympathy to Maree and family.
    Our thoughts are with you all.

    Linda and LachieHughes August 6, 2021

  8. Warmest thoughts to Maree and all members of the Thorson famiy. A life well lived, lots of happy memories.
    Keith and Pat Kuhne.

    Keith and Pat KUHNE August 8, 2021

  9. To Maree and Family. We wish to extend our Deepest Sympathy to you on the passing of Russ, a true gentleman. Lyn & Bob Gilmour, Echuca.

    Lyn Gilmour August 8, 2021

  10. All our love to you at this time.
    All brothers together again in Heaven.

    Love Jacqueline, Rob & the boys xx

    Jacqueline Thorson August 9, 2021

  11. We are sincerely saddened by the passing of our good friend Russell we have special memories of the time we spent together. Deepest Sympathy to Maree and family who like everyone will always hold his memory dear to their heart.

    Trevor and Helen Bidwell August 9, 2021

  12. To Maree and family, our since condolences and respects. Angus and Stephanie

    Angus Hume August 9, 2021

  13. Condolences to Maree and family. A true gentleman and great mentor. Paul & Sue Buckner.

    Paul & Sue Buckner psppbuckner@gmail.com August 9, 2021

  14. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending all our love
    Deb Bazza Sarah and Kate Dixon

    Deb Dixon August 9, 2021

  15. We have many fond memories of Uncle Buck. He will be missed, as will all of the brothers. Our thoughts are with Maree & the family. Melva, Ray, Geoff & Kelly, Merrel, Ashley, Carol & Graeme. Alina, Shane, Neal & Bronwyn Thorson

    Carol Thorson August 9, 2021

  16. To all the Thorson family, our loving thoughts are with you all. You have beautiful memories to hold close to your hearts. Russell lived a full life, may he rest in peace. Sincere sympathy and love Elaine and Graham Fixter

    Elaine & Graham Fixter August 9, 2021

  17. Loved brother-in-law of Rex & Yvonne, wonderful Uncle of Wayne, Timothy, Kerrianne and Brett.
    Fondly remembered and never forgotten.
    Condolences to Maree and families, thinking of you all at this sad time.💐

    Kerrianne Tilley August 10, 2021

  18. A lovely bloke on and off the cricket field. Plenty of good times over the years

    Rob Best August 10, 2021

  19. To Maree and family sorry for your loss of Russ his banter will be missed around the bowling green love from Leonie and Alan

    Alan W Hanks August 10, 2021

  20. To Maree & family sorry to hear of the loss of Russell a great team mate both on the golf coarse & the bowling green our deepest sympathy to you all Bob Graeme & family

    Bob Graeme August 10, 2021

  21. To Aunt Ree and family.
    Uncle Buck will be remembered fondly and with love .
    His wit and humour,warmth and friendship will never be matched.
    Yes…..he knew a lot about roses……
    A wealth of knowledge and a beautiful soul who kept the listener mesmerized.
    A lover of life.
    Fond memories.
    Sincerest sympathy.
    Cheryle .

    Cheryle thorson August 10, 2021

  22. So sorry to all of the family on your very sad loss. Thinking of you all at this extremely sad time, sending love, hugs and strength, love zan ( Susanne ) carter xx

    Susanne Carter August 11, 2021

  23. To Maree and families you all made us feel like part of your family thanks. Russ was a beautiful soul he will be missed Hairey & Lorraine

    Lorraine August 11, 2021

  24. To Maree and families sorry for your loss a great man has passed away. He will be missed by all Hairey and Lorraine

    Lorraine August 11, 2021