Obituary of Bernard Norton

(Proud Lifelong Farmer, Calabogie) Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital on Monday morning, January 11th, 2016 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was 68. He leaves behind his “Dear” wife, Alma; son Mark; daughter, Marsha and special grandson, Michael, the apple of his eye. Survived by his sisters: Ann Stubinsky (Mervyn), Bev James (Gary) and brother, Jack. Predeceased by his parents: Charles and Helen Norton. Son-in-law of Margaret Smith (late Alex). Brother-in-law of Beverly Moran, Raymond Smith (Deb) and Marian Smith. Special godson of Shirley Salter. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bernard worked for many years for the Township of Greater Madawaska. He enjoyed his cattle and horses; feeding the deer and going for a drive every evening. He had a routine of evening calls to make sure he was up on the goings on before saying goodnight. Bernard had a strong faith that brought him through all of life’s challenges and illness. He always had an uphill battle when it came to illness but he faced them all head on. Heaven will welcome him with open arms. Family and friends may call at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday, January 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:15. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Most Precious Blood Church, Calabogie on Thursday morning, January 14th at 10:30. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In memory, donations to Hospice Renfrew or the Partners in Caring Foundation of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated.