P. Edward Norris

P. Edward Norris of Sturbridge, MA passed away on May 22, 2020 at his home. 

Mr. Norris was born in Bolivar, PA where he finished high school and spent his youthful and senior years, exploring our country from coast to coast. He also served as a Merchant Marine as a young man. He built a home in Canoga Park, CA, and spent many years working for "The Racing Form" making many lifetime friends there. He married his wife Helen, who predeceased him in 1995. He left familiar surroundings to move to Sturbridge in 1996 and stayed happily here in "so much green nature" as he put it. He leaves Henrietta Hayes of Lakeview, AR; Elaine & Bob Smith of Yellville AR and their children Rebecca and family of Benton, AR, and Jeffrey Smith and family in Monticello, AR. Susan Reilly of Southbridge, MA long time friend and caregiver, also longtime friend Marita Tasse of Sturbridge, MA.

Thanks to Beacon Hospice for unmatched support and caring.  Mr. Norris was an avid supporter, member, and friend of Opacum Land Trust of Sturbridge, MA. Donations can be made to Opacum Land Trust in his name: Opacum Land Trust, P.O. Box 233, Sturbridge, MA 01566.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street Webster, MA.

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