RAYMOND — Thornton Strout, 75, of Raymond, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.

He was born in Portland, a son of Granville and Velma Strout. Thornton was a volunteer on the Raymond Fire Department and one of the founding members of the Raymond Rattlers Snowmobile Club. He worked for Maine DOT, Town of Raymond, Dielectric, and Saunders Bros.

He lived his whole life on the family farm and enjoyed farming and spending time with family and friends.

Thornton was predeceased by his sister, Faith Vance.

He is survived by his brothers, Dale of Massachusetts and Eugene Strout of Lewiston; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m., at Riverside Cemetery in Raymond.

Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037, in memory of Thornton.