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Thornton F. Bradshaw Dies at 71; Led RCA Until Purchase by G.E.

1988-12-07T05:00:00+0000

LEAD: Thornton F. Bradshaw, a leader in American business who became the last chairman of RCA and made his mark in broadcasting by helping to restore NBC to first place among the three major television networks, died yesterday in New York Hospital. He suffered a stroke Monday. He was 71 years old and lived in


Notable Deaths 2016: Thornton Dial

2018-06-06T18:47:39+0000


Thornton Dial, Outsider Artist Whose Work Told of Black Life, Dies at 87

2016-01-27T02:30:23+0000

Mr. Dial was a self-taught artist whose paintings and assemblages fashioned from scavenged materials found their way to the permanent collections of major museums.


Lee Thornton, Ex-White House Reporter, Dies at 71

2013-10-02T23:58:18+0000

The first black woman to cover the White House for CBS News, Ms. Thornton also was a co-host of “All Things Considered” on NPR, a news program producer for CNN and a teacher of journalism.


Paid Notice: Deaths WILLETT, THORNTON WIN SLOW

2005-11-28T05:00:00+0000

WILLETT -- Thornton Win slow, of Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Died peacefully on November 25, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Martha Leah Miller Willett. Beloved father of Georgia Rogers Willett and Tamosin Rose Barsdley of Brooklyn, Benjamin Charles Willett of Seattle and the late David Winslow Willett. Beloved grandfather of Austin Miller Bardsley and Ian Winslow Bardsley. Beloved son of the late Francis Winslow Willett and Katherine Terry Thornton Willett of Dedham, Massachusetts. Born December 4 ...


John V. Thornton, 81, Con Ed Executive, Is Dead

2005-06-20T05:00:00+0000

John V. Thornton, a former vice chairman of Consolidated Edison, died on June 11 in Vero Beach, Fla. He was 81. The cause was complications of Alzheimer's disease, said his son, John. .


Paid Notice: Deaths THORNTON, JOHN V.

2005-06-16T05:00:00+0000

THORNTON--John V. The New York Law School community mourns the passing of John V. Thornton, former chairman of the Board of Trustees who led our school through one of its most transformative periods in the 1970's and 1980's. Mr. Thornton contributed his considerable talents and keen intellect to all areas of our profession as a practitioner, educator, academic administrator, judge, and public servant. He left an indelible mark on the many academic institutions and other non profits which he serv ...


Paid Notice: Deaths LAWNER, EUGENIA (EUGENIA THORNTON)

2005-01-16T05:00:00+0000

LAWNER--Eugenia (Eugenia Thornton), on January 12th. Beloved wife of Mordecai Lawner, loving cousin of Ethel Vanderbeck, darling aunt of Carol Hershman, Bruce Birnbaum, Francine Ross, Pamela Falk, Deborah Birnbaum, and devoted friend to many. Eugenia Thornton was an actress and member of Actors' Equity, SAG and AFTRA. Memorial service Sunday, January 16th, 11:30 AM, at Frank E. Campbell-The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, corner E. 81st St., 212-288-3500.


Paid Notice: Deaths LAWNER, EUGENIA (EUGENIA THORNTON)

2005-01-15T05:00:00+0000

LAWNER--Eugenia (Eugenia Thornton), on January 12th. Beloved wife of Mordecai Lawner, loving cousin of Ethel Vanderbeck, darling aunt of Carol Hershman, Bruce Birnbaum, Francine Ross, Pamela Falk, Deborah Birnbaum, and devoted friend to many. Eugenia Thornton was an actress and member of Actors' Equity, SAG and AFTRA. Memorial service Sunday, January 16th, 11:30 AM, at Frank E. Campbell-The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, corner E. 81st St., 212-288-3500.


Paid Notice: Deaths LAWNER, EUGENIA (EUGENIA THORNTON)

2005-01-14T05:00:00+0000

LAWNER--Eugenia (Eugenia Thornton), on January 12th. Beloved wife of Mordecai Lawner, loving cousin of Ethel Vanderbeck, darling aunt of Carol Hershman, Bruce Birnbaum, Francine Ross, Pamela Falk, Deborah Birnbaum, and devoted friend to many. Eugenia Thornton was an actress and member of Actors' Equity, SAG and AFTRA. Memorial service Sunday, January 16th, 11:30 AM, at Frank E. Campbell-The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, corner E. 81st St., 212-288-3500.



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