| With great sadness the family of Norma announces her passing at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice, in her 73rd year, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Norma was born and grew up in Pleasant Valley on Manitoulin Island. During her working life she held several office positions in Gore Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, and was an Avon representative for many years. She was a member of the United Church of Canada. Norma along with her husband was an avid outdoors person who enjoyed waterskiing, cross-country skiing, boating, fishing, camping, hunting, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling. She loved to spend time at their camps at Smith Bay, Manitoulin Island and Mekatina. In Gore Bay, she was a member of the Red Hat Society. Beloved and cherished wife of Sam for 52 years. Devoted daughter of James and Nellie Brown, both predeceased. Loving and proud mother of James (Darlene) of Sault Ste. Marie and Cynthia Bloemsma (Allan) of Glendale, California. Dear sister of Velma Wright (Harry) and sister-in-law of Phyllis Cook. Grandmother of Sean and Alicia Cook and of Sierra Bloemsma, she took great pride and interest in all their activities and accomplishments. Missed by niece Brenda Dion (Mark) and nephew Terry Wright (Cindy) and families. Norma will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but many wonderful and fun times will be cherished. Friends and family are invited to visit the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522) on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 7 - 9 pm. A celebration of Norma's life will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Bruce McLeish officiating. Interment of her cremated remains will be at a later date at Gordon Cemetery, Manitoulin Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH).
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