It is with immense sadness that the family of Douglas Norton from Sunny Corner announces his passing at the Miramichi Hospital on September 11, 2024 at the age of 91. Doug was the youngest and last surviving member of his family born to Stephen and May (Waye) Norton of Hilltop, NB.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Tozer) Norton of 64 years; daughter Charlene Gibson (Dale), Fort McMurray, Alberta and son Robert (Kathryn) Norton, Miramichi; grandsons David Norton, Miramichi and Liam Gibson, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario; sisters-in-law Audrey Tozer (late Bobbie), Sunny Corner; Dale Tozer, Fredericton, NB and Geraldine Black (Douglas) Quispamsis, NB and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Doug was predeceased by his brothers Burton, Willis, Weldon, Harvey, Ronald, Herschel, Bobbie, Leonard, Hubert and Henry; sisters Annie, Alice and Olive; nieces Betty Ann (McCoombs) Redmond and Winnie (Norton) McKibbon; nephews Steven Norton, Paul Norton, Gordon Norton, Donald McCoombs, William McCoombs and John Downs.

Doug was a member of the United church of Canada and attended St. Stephen’s United Church in Red Bank. He was a former elder of Wesley United Church. He spent many years with his “mower buddies” maintaining the cemetery grounds of Wesley United. He was a proud charter member of the North and South Esk Lions Club in Sunny Corner, and for 48 years enjoyed the comradery of his fellow lions. He was also a member of the Island View Seniors’ Club and their card club. In previous years he participated in the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Fundraising drive.

Doug enjoyed watching all sports, but football with Tom Brady was probably his favorite. Following his retirement, he enjoyed visiting other parts of the world by way of cruise lines and airlines. He was so proud of his grandsons and were by far his greatest enjoyment.

At 17 years of age, he ..

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