It is with sadness, the family of Margaret "Rowena" Thorne, age 94, wife of the late Ernest Thorne, announces her death, which occurred at her residence in Cambridge Narrows, NB on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Rowena was born on August 12, 1921 in White's Point, NB, the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Durost) Bedford. Rowena is survived by her son, George "Sonny" Thorne and his wife Carrol of Cambridge Narrows, NB; daughter-in-law Frieda Thorne of AB; grandchildren Janet McLaughlan (Jack), Linda Thorne (Bill), Allan Thorne (Charity), Diane Rochon (Scott), Shelley Sturgeon (Ken); great grandchildren Michael, Joseph "Joe", Dustin Thorne-Curtis, Matthew, Brendon McLaughlan, Shayna, Weston Thorne, Lydia and Madelynn Budd, Daylin, Danni, Andi Rochon, Hannah, Thorne, Alex, Derek Sturgeon; great-great grandchildren Alyssa, Layla, Ryder Colbert, Sophia Arthurs; nephew John Bedford (Lisa); niece Verna Bedford (Keith); great nieces Karrie, Jamie Bedford; great nephew Logan Bedford as well as several cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Rowena was predeceased by her son Wayne Thorne, grandson David Thorne and brother Robert "Bob" Bedford. Below is an insert from the book titled "A Legacy of History, Stories from Our Elders, Cambridge-Narrows, NB, Vol 111", in which Rowena was asked this question: "Can you tell us about some of your artistic hobbies?" "Well, I always liked quilting. We used to have a group at the UCW. We quilted quilts for people and we made quilts and sold all sorts of crafty things. I learned to knit when I was probably about twelve or thirteen years old. My mother didn't knit, but I was anxious to learn so I used to go and stay with my great aunt Sadie White next door when her family was out in the evening. She didn't like to stay alone so she started me knitting just on two needles. I kept practicing and finally I got so I could knit on four needles. Then I wanted a skein of yarn so I could knit a pair of mittens for myself. That was my first project. And a skein of yarn at that time could be bought at the local store - a quarter pound skein of yarn for 50 cents. I knit mittens, socks and sweaters. I still knit and crochet and I send a lot of my knitting over to the Food Bank in Jemseg and the Salvation Army in Sussex." She is resting at Sherwood's Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (839-2156) 18 Scovil Road, Norton with visitation on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Jane Johnson, will be held from Narrows United Church at 11 am on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery. Donations in memory of Rowena may be made to the Narrows United Church or Cemetery or to a memorial of the donor's choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com.