Obituary of Larry M. Thorlton

Larry M. “Winkle” Thorlton, age 74, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Billerica surround by his family. He was the husband to “Her” Kathleen Kathy (Rankin) Thorlton, and father of Michael Thorlton of Billerica and Stephen Thorlton of CA. He was the brother of Robert Thorlton and Leo “Jokey” Sheehan and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Sheehan. Larry served during the Vietnam War with the United States Marines. He retired after 21 years from the Billerica Fire Department. An avid outdoorsman, Larry especially loved fishing and hunting. When leaving his friends, he used the expression, “Keep your arrows sharp and your powder dry!”  The family would like to thank the Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston and CareDimensions, Danvers for the wonderful care he received. A graveside service will be held in Fox Hill Cemetery, 130 Andover Rd., Billerica, Monday, February 8, at 10:00 AM. All attendees are required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com