Nancy Norton Obituary (1938 - 2014)

Farmingdale-Nancy L. Adams Norton, 75 of Farmingdale, beloved wife of James E. Norton, Jr on July 6, 2014 was surrounded by Angels and placed in the arms of the Lord where she will be safe and free from pain and suffering, Nancy and (Jimmy) James E. Norton Jr were married 56 years, they shared great love and respect for one another and together built a home and raised a family. Nancy was kind, loving and compassionate person who was always there for her family and friends when needed. She would never turn anyone away. One of Nancy’s greatest moments was becoming a Grandmother. Her grandchildren were most precious to her heart. Nancy had many hobbies, one of which was owning and operating her own ceramic shop “Nancy’s Ceramic Barn”, where she taught painting and sold ceramics. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, camping, fishing, spending winters in Florida, traveling, dining out, and playing cards and cribbage with Jimmy. Top priority was spending time with Jimmy and her family. Nancy was a member of the Cobbossee Conty Grange for many years and also a member of the Farmingdale Fireman’s Women’s Auxiliary. She had previously worked in the accounting office ot CMP and also in the office of Bostonian Shoe in Gardiner. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Erold Adams Sr and Beatrice Robinson Adams and 2 brothers, Jack and Bob Adams. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, 1 brother Erold Adams, Sr of Gardiner, 3 sons James R Norton of Chelsea, Richard Norton and wife Paula of Chelsea, Jody Norton and his partner Diana Martin of Whitefield, 7 grandchildren who had stolen her heart were Michael Norton of Pittston, Jamie Norton and wife Jennifer of Farmingdale, Joshua Norton and wife Leaha of Farmingdale, Danielle Barry and husband Ben of Farmingdale, Christean Norton of Florida, Christopher Norton of Chelsea, Natalie Norton of Freeport, 11 great grandchildren whom she adored Trevor Norton of Windsor, Alexis and Gabriel Norton of Pittston, Brendan, Logan, Makayla Norton of Farmingdale Sophie and Joseph of Farmingdale, Anabelle and Connor Barry of Farmingdale and Isabelle of Chelsea, a very special lifelong friend, JoAnne Lavoie of Pittston and a very special cousin Norma Jean. Nancy had many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly. Nancy will be greatly missed by one and all! There will be no visiting hours or funeral service per Nancy’s request. A committal service will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 3:00pm at the Northern Ave Cemetery in Farmingdale. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association Founders Affiliate P.O.Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005 Graveside Service 07/12/2014 15:00 Gardiner Sportsman Club Rt 126 Gardiner Maine 4345