Captain Robin Grant Thorne, 75, of Fort Pierce, FL passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Lawnwood Medical Center in Fort Pierce.
Robin was born in New York, NY to the late Walter Lee and Maxine Bekker Thorne. He was of the Methodist faith.
Robin started his career as a professional mate in 1958, fishing out of Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach for many different fishing Legends like himself. He was also a Captain of many different vessels and he fished many places in the Atlantic Ocean as well as Bimini and Bahamian waters. He was known Capt. "Robbie Thorne".
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Pam Thorne; daughter, Debbie Thorne Pollock (David); son, Robin Petrie Thorne (Dora); 2 step-sons, Scott and Gregory Blackwood; 2 grandchildren, Andy Thorne and Kristi Pollock; 4 great grandchildren, Savanna and Anabella Pollock, Hagan Green and Jemma Pollock. Robin was predeceased by his twin brother, Pete Thorne, a sister, Jane Constance Thorne and a grandson, Joshua D. Pollock.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1PM at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach, FL. His cousin, Guy Emerich will be officiating.
The family suggests that donations be made to Treasure Coast Hospice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.