Unexpectedly at Stratford General Hospital on Friday, May 17, 2019 of Grand Bend, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Carole (Tavener) Hill. Loving father of Christopher James and Marcy Hill of Musoka, Stephen Leslie and Joanne Hill of Wingham. Special Grandpa Hill of Max, Patrick, Lauchlin, Joshua, and Anthony. Norm will be remembered by all of his family in England. He will be missed by all of his friends and neighbours on Port Blake Beach outside of Grand Bend, where he would often be seen chatting and walking his Collie dogs, Hamish and Scotty.
At Norm’s request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).
For those who wish, donations to Wounded Warriors Canada- PTSD Service Dog Program would be appreciated by the family.
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Sue and John Lewis
Carol, John and I were so terribly sorry to hear of Norm’s death. It came as a shock to us as we did chat with him not that long ago. Norm was a lovely man and we were privileged to have chatted with him on the beach, which started many years ago with Scotty and our Murphy. I never knew when they would be coming along and Scotty would land on my lap, and scare the daylights out of me. When I turned around, there was Norm giggling.
We are so sorry for your loss and your family. We feel it too.
Best regards,
Sue and John Lewis
Craig
We will miss you , Winston and Hamish Norm as will Max and JP. ( like we miss Scotty ) We always enjoyed our conversations with you while we walked our dogs together. You were a gentle friendly man and Port Blake beach won’t be the same without you. Rest in peace my friend. Craig and Kathy Munshaw.
David and Denise McCann
So sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. He was a good neighbour. As is the common custom in the farming community, the Brinsley Road farm will forever be referred to in our Family as Norm’s.
Dave & Maria Edwards
So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. It was always a treat for our dog Koda to meet up with the collies. Sincere condolences to Carole and family. Norm was a great friend and neighbour.
Gus and Clasina Geurts
We are so sorry to hear about Norm. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Sandilands
Tuesday won’t be the same without Norm and Winston. I always knew what day it was
Kelly and Rose O'Connor
Condolences from the O’Connor family of Maguire Corner; Norm’s boys were great friends of our own f rom the days on the farm and one of Norm’s grandsons was named after own deceased son Lauchlin. The Hills were great neighbours and we feel for you in the loss of Norm.
John Brooks
one of the best neighbors anyone could ever have.. Norm will be greatly missed. our thoughts are with Carole and family.
John and Jackie Brooks
Finnigan Rd.
Matt, Gayle, Kathy, Mary and Les
We are so saddened by the passing of Norm. Our deepest sympathies to Carole and family. It will never be the same going to the cottage again. Norm was a wonderful man and neighbor. We loved our long conversations with him and playing with Scotty and Hamish, and later with Wiston. Rest in Peace❤️
Blue Water Rest Home
On behalf of the Residents and Staff of Blue Water Rest Home, we would like to express our sincere condolences. Norm and his dogs will be missed by all. His time and efforts to brighten everyone’s day will forever be a treasured memory.
Marjorie Hill and family @ SumR's Inn, Port Blake
To carole and family: Norm enjoyed chatting, walking his dogs, had lots of time to visit, and enjoyed sharing his vegetables.
He was part of the beach community. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Sympathy to our good neighbour Carole and her family.
Judy and Dan Wloch
We were so sad to hear of Norm’s passing. Visiting Norm and Scotty and later Hamish, was a rite of passage to the start of the summer and a required stop especially for Bella each time we passed his home on our walks or bike rides. His kindness and generosity with is home grown produce and prolific plants will always be remembered.
Highlands One will not be the same without Norm’s smiling, happy face strolling the beach with his beautiful dogs or working his lovely gardens. Rest In Peace my friend.
Robert Cuillerier
Dear Carole and Family!
Very Sorry to hear about Norm’s Passing. He will be very missed. We knew Norm on the farm, and it was always great to see him at the Auction Sales, and Flea Markets. He had a great sense of humor, had a real green thumb, a nack for buying and selling, and was great to his Collie Dogs, who always were a pleasure to see!
You are in our thoughts Carole, and Family. I learned a lot from Norm, Take Care and you are fondly remembered and missed.
Bob & Sheila Cuillerier & Robert Jr.
Jeff and Teresa Young
So sorry to hear about Norms passing we will all miss him at Port Blake Jeff and Teresa Young Highlands one
Matt , Danielle, Matthew & Cooper Hutter
To Carole and the James family our deepest sympathies in the passing of Norm. We are all sadden by this and going up to the cottage durning the summer will never be the same. We will miss the causal conversation over the fence about the winters, how the families are doing and of course how the family pets have been. God bless and take care
George and Kathy Lee
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Norman, He was a very good neighbour when he lived on Brinsley Rd. Thinking of you in the difficult days ahead. George and Kathy