Passed away suddenly at the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich, in her 86th year. Norah, beloved wife of the late Alec Anderson of over 35 years, (her late husband John More 1935 – 1981) survived by her brother John Mann (Marg).
Norah’s three children Susan, Jennifer (Mike), and David (Kris), Alec’s children Robert (Ruth), Katherine (Peter), Jack, Eleanor (Marc), and Alec’s stepchildren Rowena (deceased) (Bernie) and survived by David (Lois) and Garth, and her nephews and niece, Ian Mann (Tracy), Caryn (Don), Jeff (Kim) and Andrew (Sue). Norah and Alec were blessed with 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Mom was a graduate of Victoria Hospital in London and settled in Goderich to begin her nursing career. Goderich Memorial was her first position, working in the ER right up until her youngest David was due. Finishing her career at the Maitland Manor Nursing Home, she retired with Alec in their Ridgeway Park home, travelling and enjoying numerous activities, especially at the Golf and Country Club.
A private family service will take place at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Huron Hospice in Clinton or a charity of your choice.
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Normunds and Ingrid Berzins
We have many fond memories of Norah and Alec. Always kind, gracious and welcoming, they were a great team. We loved them both dearly and we will miss them.
To all the Family, we share in your loss and wish you comfort and peace.
With love,
Normunds, Ingrid and Family
Rob and Ruth Anderson
Norah was at once a wonderful wife, mother-in-law, and grandmother to our family. She was loyal, kind, optimistic, energetic, and so much more. Many a happy time was spent over the years with her and Alec in their beautiful impatiens lined garden. Our thoughts are especially with Susan, Jenny, and David on her passing.
Rest in peace, Norah. You are missed!
Rob, Ruth, Steve, Tom, and Harry
Andy Ross
Susan, Jenny and David: Your Mom was such a positive force of energy. I have good memories of the times that our families got together. Norah was a big part of that, with the hospitality and security that she provided. There will be a big hole in your hearts. Peace be with you.
Janet and Jim Bentley
We have known Norah all of our married life. She lived on Keays St. behind our small place on South St. Her children would come over to play with our puppy, giving her lots of treats. It was wonderful having her and Alec as neighbors here at Ridgewood. Always ready to chat and seeing her go by with Whitey ever morning like clockwork was inspirational.
Our sympathies to all, Jan and Jim Bentley
Irene Gordon
Norah has been a special friend for many years. The first time I met Norah and Alec was at a Stratford Festival event that John and I attended several years ago. John and Norah knew each other from their younger years growing up in Stratford.
When John and I retired we moved from Toronto to Goderich and were extremely happy to meet up again with Norah and Alec when we joined St. George’s Anglican Church. For several years, Norah, Alec, John and myself would get together on a regular basis with two other “Stratford” connected couples to enjoy a lovely afternoon and share each others experiences.
Norah was an avid member of the MacKay Centre Fitness group and whenever she had to be absent for any length of time insisted that we keep her “space” available, because she was coming back.
Norah was a loving and generous individual who will be missed by everyone and hold a special space in our hearts.
Joanne Andrews
I will celebrate Norah’s life as one well lived. As I mourn, I will always remember the good times and be comforted by our love and friendship of my forever friend.
Wendy Padfield
Dear family members of Norah
Expressing our shared grief with you in the loss of your Mom/Mom-in- law, Sister, Grandma
Norah and Alex have been a long time neighbour in our wonderfull neighbourhood of Ridgewood Park, now Champlain Blvd.
Norah’s love of her husband Alex, her blended children and family, her brother John and his wife Marg and her long time friends always were topics of conversation. Her love and appreciation for you was often expressed!
We will miss this dear neighbour, who became quite a dear friend to us.
Norah will be missed by her neighbourhood family community.
Paul and Wendy Padfield
(Neighbourhood ladies at a luncheon in 2015)
Joanne Andrews
Norah has been my very best friend for almost 81 years. I love her so very much and our wonderful memories will be kept in my heart. She was so very special to all who knew her and was so talented in everything that she did. With much love and big warm hugs to her friends and family.
Elma and Rick Kimpel
Dear Katherine and Peter, Norah’s children and grandchildren, and the large Anderson Family,
Our dear friend Norah brought such sunshine into Alec’s life, and her cheerful and caring nature and her generosity of spirit will continue to warm the hearts of all of those who knew and loved her.
Fortunately, her dear husband Alec passed away peacefully without knowing that his very dear Norah was valiantly fighting her own health battles and would follow him only a few weeks later.
May wonderful memories of this loving and beloved couple inspire you and also comfort you during this very sad time.
With heartfelt sympathy, Elma and Rick Kimpel