Condolence: I remember watching Norma and my mum trotting arm-in-arm up the street in Lunenburg a few years ago after supper at our house. Norma was a very genuine person and I wish my husband and I had offered her more of our time.

Condolence: I had the unusual and great pleasure of having Norma as a mentor in her Teacup kitchen, she taught me to cook, to think creatively, to laugh, to read poetry, to expand my mind, and to love things English. Cliff would come in for his cup of Lapsang Souchong and I could not believe anyone could drink something that smelled like that, and now it is my favourite. I guess that is what I am saying, Norma's lessons and influence and lasted inside me all these years, giving treasures to be savoured. I am sorry we have lost her on this side, but happy that she is back in the company of her beloveds who left before her. Sending heaps of love to her family.

Condolence: I first met Norma and Cliff in 1984. They were friends of my then-husband’s parents, but greeted me like a long-lost relative. My first impression of Norma was of a loving, generous, wise and welcoming woman and I never saw any reason to revise it.

I revisited Nova Scotia on a number of occasions up until 2012 and on every visit made an effort to see Norma as often as I could. We established a close personal friendship: Norma struck me as the perfect mother and I could talk to her as I could never talk to my own. I took enormous pleasure in seeing her and Cliff together: their relationship was beyond special. It is rare to see two people so much in love after so many years. While Norma’s heart was big enough easily to encompass children, grandchildren, other family, friends and even waifs and strays such as myself, the largest part of it belonged to Cliff. It was so obvious that his death devastated her and left her with little reason to carry on living. It was heartbreaking, and even more heartbreaking when she lost her daughter, Caryl, to whom she had been so close.

When I last saw Norma in 2012, she was so obviously tired and unwell. It made me very sad to see this wonderful, vibrant lady, who had introduced me to the wonders of email and the Internet, with whom I had enjoyed Bombay gin and many a glass of wine, laughing while we prepared a meal together, who had shared her home and time so generously with me, grow weary of life. The world is a poorer place without her, but for Norma’s sake, I am pleased that she has finally been able to rest. I’m not a believer, myself, but there may be many universes. If so, I hope that she is finally reunited with her beloved Cliff.

Thank you, Norma, for all you gave me and for letting me realise that some people are made for each other and that some loves last forever. My condolences to all her family and friends, who I know will miss her dearly.

Condolence: I am very sad to hear of Norma's death. I have known her nearly all my life and even though I have not seen her for many years I will always remember her as an exceptionally warm and generous person. My condolences to the family.

Condolence: How very sad I am to read of Norma's passing. She was a dear lady, always keen for a chat and when possible, a cup of tea. My sincerest condolences. Susan

Condolence: So sorry to hear of Norma's passing. What a tremendous friend she has been in my life, having known her from a child of 5 and getting reacquainted in my adult years particularly after my own husbands passing.
Her enormous generosity in having me and my daughters Andrea and Sarah to stay in the cottage in Shelbourne over many, many summers. I have such a treasure of wonderful memories of shared times together.
I will always cherish her memory and of course Cliff's. What a wonderful couple they were and I'm so thrilled they are both together again.

Condolence: So sorry to hear about Aunt Norma....so many memories dating back over 60 years! Yikes. From Worden/Corthorn Christmas dinners to after dinner talent shows and so much more. We used to call Norma and my mother Lucy and Ethel (my mother was Ethel). Hope there are some happy reunions taking place :D

Jean & Michael Crowell

Condolence: Our deepest condolences are extended to all of Norma's family. We felt we knew her through our friendship with Don & Chris, both of whom always spoke so highly of Norma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time. R.I.P. Norma and know you are now dancing with your beloved Cliff.