THURSTON, Dr. Robert Earl, D.V.M.; of Carleton Place and formerly of Arthur Township and Drayton passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Nancy Thurston (Gibb) for 30 years. Dear father of Rick Thurston and Linda Forbes of Fergus, Dena Comley and John McIntyre of Carleton Place, Fran Thurston of Fergus, Ivor Thurston of Lanark and John Thurston of Ottawa. Grandfather of Tom and Sam Thurston; Abigale and Leia McIntyre. Brother of John and Barb Thurston of Orillia, Barb and Harry McKillop of Hamilton and Ken and Carol Thurston of Wasaga Beach. Brother-in-law of Cindy and Norman Bilyea of Granton, Gail and Tom Cottenie of Stratford, and Andy and Karen Gibb of Stratford. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Bob owned the Drayton Veterinary Clinic serving Mapleton and surrounding area for over 30 years and more recently worked with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for 10 years. Bob was on Drayton Village Council from 1979-1984 and was a founding member and long term director on the board of Drayton Entertainment. Hereford cattle became his passion in later years and he served as President of the Ontario Hereford Association 2012-2013. The family received friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Sunday, January 18, 2015 and on Monday January 19, 2015. The Funeral Service was held in the Alma Community Center, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. followed by cremation. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Drayton Entertainment would be appreciated by the family.
