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JAMES DUNLAP posted a condolence
Sunday, June 4, 2023
YEARS AGO I DID SPEND SOME TIME WITH BILLY AND JAMES THORPE, A TURNING POINT IN MY OWN LIFE, AND RECALL FONDLY THEIR HONES AND SINCERE COUNTENANCE, AND STILL WOULD CONSIDER THEM FRIENDS. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN IN TOUCH WITH JAMIE MANDOLARE WHO LIVE NEAR ALBANY NY, AND WISH TO CONVEY HIS REGARDS WHEN I CAN. THANKS
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Timothy Paulman of Gainesville posted a condolence
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Save some mink for me Johnny, in those clear heavenly waters. I'll be looking you up when I get there. Looking forward to it my friend. God Bless Trappergreen
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Russell Howe of NORTH BALDWIN posted a condolence
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Johnny was friends with my father Donald. It was a pleasure to have met Johnny as a young man growing up. He will be missed.
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James M. Sharp (Jim) of Owensboro Ky. posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Catch you down stream old friend. Keep the wind in your face.
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Greg Boggia of Chestertown NY posted a condolence
Saturday, April 30, 2016
i worked with pat thorpe at the lake lucerne head start in the 1970s and met John on several occasions. he made a lasting impression on me with his stories and mystery tales about the adirondacks. he convinced me that one could pan for gold in the adirondacks. sorry to hear of his passing.
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MAJ Charles J Smick, USAR-RET of Paducah, KY posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Johnny will be sorely missed by us fellow trappers. He was a real inspiration to me as a kid trapper in the '60's and 70's.
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Jack Smalley of North Hudson N.Y. posted a condolence
Thursday, December 24, 2015
I missed you this season. I will think of you often. A true woodsman, character, and friend to all.
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Bob Young of Marble Hill, Georgia posted a condolence
Saturday, December 5, 2015
It was a great pleasure knowing you my friend. Keep telling those great stories and may your traps be full and those treasures be found. Bob
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connie malquist of Paradise Calif posted a condolence
Friday, December 4, 2015
So sorry to hear of Johnnys passing. He will forever be in our thoughts. He was for sure one of a kind. I know you are busy telling stories and setting traps. It was an honer to have been your friend thank you
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Ethel and Ray Wynn of 1 Garrison Road, Queensbury, N. Y.12804 posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2015
John will be greatly missed, but all the wonderful times together, will be remembered for all our days.
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John Pingley of Riverton WV posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2015
Glad I got to talk and meet with Johnny It made me proud when he told me I have heard of you (Keep Trapping and never Give up you are living a dream most men never will in this day). He was one of the great trappers there are not many old timers left. Thanks Johnny
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Jack Byers III of Michigan posted a condolence
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Although we have had our differences you never stopped being family, I only regret to have not tried to spend more time with you before your calling. Now that you have crossed over to the other side, you are no doubt with Terry once again - let him know brother Eddie and I will be there before long, just make sure the trapline of all traplines is laid out for us, we'll do all the skinin'.......... Always, Jack III
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Jimmy Lee Thorpe of Ithaca, NY posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Our gratitude to all of Johnny Thorpe's friends and everyone who is writing - this outpouring of support has been much appreciated by his family. More information to be posted at www.JohnnyThorpe.com
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Gerry Dakin of Stony Creek, New York posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
You will be missed and remain in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace Johnny.
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Ed Dakin of Stony Creek, New York posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Where do I begin? So many good times... so many trap lines... so many adventures. Low fur prices, lots of laughs, and some tears. Too soon gone. Wish you were here. Ed
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Hutzel Trap Company of Meyersdale, Pa. 15552 posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Johnny, You have had many great Adventures and got to live a life that most people only dream about. But the Greatest adventure of all was when the angels came and got you. Rest in Peace Friend. Ed Hutzel
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Sue Clark - Best Friend and Photographer of Upstate New York posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Thank-you, David Alexander, for opening up this digital page at your funeral home, for all of Johnny Thorpe's friends to write in to. I was overjoyed to find this page. There is a great need for it, because JT's sudden passing has caused great distress for many. Johnny was a wordsmith, if you read his articles and ads, and the words and thoughts his friends and families leave here will ultimately help to tell the true story of JT's legacy. As I have said before, music was part of JT's DNA, so grab a Gordon Lighfoot CD, and listen to "Pony Man", (JT was a horse farrier in his younger days, and was initiated into the Adirondacks Painted Pony Rodeo's Ranches Wranglers and Rodeo's Hall of Fame in 2014,) or, listen to Lighfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind." Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard's "Poncho and Lefty" will always make time stand still for me now, when I hear it. JT - May you find "The Real Deal" up in Heaven, and may the music, and dancing, never stop. I'll continue to "Get It Right" for you. I promise. Miss You Now and Always, Your Best Friend, Personal Photographer Forever, and Trying to Get it Right for You and Them, Suzie / Sue Clark
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Michelle of Rexford, NY posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
I had the pleasure of having JT befriend me through our mutual respect for horses, hand carved art, swap meets (I still want that blanket you scooped up on me JT!), antiques and the soul and heart of our dear friend Sue. I knew JT to be humble yet filled with great stories. A man of few words yet those words were filled with wisdom. JT had a twinkle in his eye for the ladies, and they loved to smile a mile for him. I am a better person for knowing him and I am thankful for the messenger that brought us together.
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cynthia shattuck pope of brooksville florida posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Godbless I rember going to your house growing up with my dad fred Shattuck to sell hydes and was happy reading your book with him in it, My thoughts and prayers to your family godbless
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mark a matincheck of middletown pa 17057 posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Deepest sympathy to all.Rest in peace Jonny, thank you for all you did.
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Bill Barrows of Fayetteville AR posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Very sorry for Jonny's passing, he lives in many of my most cherished memories from my youth. Many wonderful memories from my teen years trapping & selling furs and ginseng root to Jonny at his "lure shed" behind the Painted Pony Rodeo, making about $2500 in today's dollars each winter starting 1974 age 14. When I was a child in late 1960's my family was occasionally invited by Dr. Phillip Comstock, the longtime Glens Falls dentist, to visit Dr. Comstock's camp in Hague NY, where he absolutely loved to play home movies for us of Jonny Thorpe trapping.
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Jim Greeley of Petersbrgh, NY posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Johnny, though I never got to know you as well as I would have liked, and only got to talk to you briefly while in passing, your presence at our NYSTA conventions will be greatly missed. You were a giant figure among the trapping world. Not just in New York, but around the country. All one had to do was mention the name "Johnny" in trappers circles, and everyone knew you were talking about the legendary Johnny Thorpe. God Bless you Johnny, we will miss you.
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Dale Brehe of Hermann, MO posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Just one of many Midwestern farm boys that grew up reading Johnny's trapping books, methods, and articles. He always said E. J. Dailey was the giver of dreams with his writings. But for my generation it was Johnny Thorpe.
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David J. Black of Bellingham, Massachusetts posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2015
May you rest in Peace, Johnny. I hope we will meet again in that special place where all the beavers are blankets and all our trails are smooth. Godspeed to you.
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John Childs of CCatskills posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2015
You were always a hero of mine. " That's all I got to say about that " !!! RIP John
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mark kelley of Heuvelton N.Y posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2015
R.I.P. enjoyed the short time I new John will miss the visits with you at rondys & conventions
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Quentin Harris of Tyrone ,Pa. posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Johnny ,thanks for the memories we had.rest in peace . Condolences to all of the family.
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David huffman of Schenectady posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Johnny rip may you always find tight chainsit was a pleasure to have known you
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Karen and Owen Morgan of Gansevoort,NY posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
So many wonderful talks about all your adventures,sitting on your porch in North Creek and buying so many of your carvings which we will cherish forever. Great men like you only come around once in a life time Johnny,it was an honor to know you and now that your adventure here on earth is over I can only imagine what wonderful adventures you will see now.We will never forget you.Owen and Karen Morgan
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Bryan Nelson of Shenandoah Virginia posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
I grew up reading Johnny's articles, and had the honor of first meeting him at the 2003 FTA/PTA convention. A true dyed in the wool trapper, they don't make them like that anymore. He will be missed.
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Andy Sprague of Warrensburg posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
My condolences to Johnny’s family. I had the honor of working with Johnny in the New York State Trapper Education Program. At the time, the program was coordinated through the Warren County 4-H Program. He positively affected scores of teenagers within the county. Teens within the 4-H Adirondack Guide Program were encouraged to attend his courses; not necessarily to make them trappers, but to learn from a true expert about wildlife habits and habitat. To the teens this quiet, knowledgeable man, with his ability to read and teach “wildlife sign” made him truly, without exaggeration, a living Crocodile Dundee!
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Shaun O'Conners of Slaton, Tx posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thorpe family. Mr Thorpe was a true legend who will be missed by many. He was a true inspiration. Last of a dying breed. God speed my friend and may your chains stay tight while trapping in heaven.
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Donald Kolebuk, student of Carbondale , Pa posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
all the times we spent on the trap line were the most cherished moments of my life you will always be my idol
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Don Shumaker of Dillwyn,VA posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
So long old friend! I'm glad that I knew you!
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John Onjack of Diamond Point, NY posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Johnny, may you always find tight chains
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Brandon P Wolfe of ohio posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thank you for inspiring me with your knowledge.
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tom bonacci of carbondale pa posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Only met John once, feel as I know him from his articles. a real ledgend...rest in piece
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Andrew huot of Coventry ct posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Johnny your are the reason alot of people are the way that they are today.. I feel very privileged to have known you. You will be forever missed. R.i.p and tight chains on your longline in the sky!!
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Robert Morin of NH posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Rest in peace my good friend, and mentor, God bless you, and now you are with the rest of the best!!!! amen!!!
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Ken Sawyer of Wilton, n.y. posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Dear Uncle Johnny, You were my mentor, friend. I wrote stories about you and I trapping together and I will always love you too. The first day we met we became fast friends and stayed that way until the end. I was proud that you called me one of your best friends in public and that honor I will always hold on to. I will never forget you! Every trap that I place will be in your honor! Kenny Sawyer
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ken sawyer of wilton ny posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Dear Uncle Johnny, I will always love and miss you! You were my mentor and great friend! Goodbye Uncle Johnny happy trapping I will miss you for as long as I live!! Kenny
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Johanna M. W. H. of Eagle River, AK posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Billy & Family; Jim & family; ... and all ... For years I have enjoyed the various Totems throughout town of your dads. I am thinking of you all today. I wrote this for your dad and for all of you .... Someone so loved has gone before Life, never to be the same No new carvings to adorn his door His quill rests, - no longer, he pens his name ... Writings and wisdom's of trapping and trails As his life you reminisce …. Live in colored memory, never to pale With just one great honor, being this ….. Tell his stories, recount each one Tales and travels of days gone past Share them preciously with daughters and sons Forging these memories always to last ... The greatest honor to heart and spirit Is just to speak his name Share his life with sons and daughters As you carry on your fathers flame ... May the sun warm your heart to ease the ache The stars carry your sadness away May the flowers fill your senses with peace and hope forever wipe away your tears … above all, may memories, friends and family make you strong Love you guys, Johanna M. W. H.
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Brian Sheldon of East Dorset, Vt posted a condolence
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thanks for taking the time to tell me your stories at last years NY Trapping Convention. Hope that we can continue where we left off on the other side some day and I hope by then I have some stories of my own to compete with... Thanks for the memories!
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Robert Shaut of St. Johnsville,N.Y. posted a condolence
Thursday, October 29, 2015
John your LEGEND will forever be in my heart and mind. It is truly an honor to know you and call you a friend.
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