AUBURN – Wendell S. Norton, 68, of Chesterville, passed peacefully Sunday afternoon Dec. 4, 2016, at the Hospice House with family by his side.
He was born on March 1, 1948, in Farmington, a son of Wendell and Audrey (Woodcock) Norton. He was a graduate of Farmington High School and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Wendell worked in construction, for the railroad and for G.H. Bass thoughout his lifetime. He was a member of the Maine Bikers Association. An outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing; he truly considered conservation of natural resources an obligation so that future generations would be privileged to enjoy the natural wonders of our environment.
He enjoyed cooking, baking, tinkering on trucks and watching for hummingbirds and eagles. His dog “Blackie” was a beloved best friend.
He leaves his children: Melanie J. Norton of North Turner and Wesley Norton and his companion, Tina Baker of Jay; his mother, Audrey Norton of Chesterville and three brothers: Elmer and his wife Kristen Norton, Wiilliam “Mouse” Norton and Clayton Norton and his companion Joanne Shorey, all of Chesterville.
Public memorial graveside services with full military honors provide by Camp Keyes will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 at noon from the New Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Remembrance gifts may be given to either the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Rd., Farmington, ME 04938 or to the charity of one’s choice. Cremation and memorial services are in the care of the Cremation Care division of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington.
My condolences to the Norton Family, been awhile since I saw Steve, we had some good times way back. RIP
Thank you for your service Steve. Much appreciated. My condolences to the Norton family.
Carol
Angela Smith and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much he meant to all of you! My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.