Obituary of Onabel Marcia Norton

Norton, Onabel Marcia – age 100 years of Prospect/Kentville; passed away peacefully at the Evergreen Nursing Home on August 20, 2013. Born in Coldbrook on July 8, 1913; she was the daughter of the late Avery and Blanche (Brennan) Ward. Onabel started her career as a school teacher until she became a mother and also worked for many years with Statistics Canada. She was very active and involved in many organizations and groups within the community; she was a life member and the oldest living provincial president of the Women’s Institute of N.S; a longtime member of the Waterville Trinity United UCW; a founding member of the N.S rural beautification program; she also was a member of the Berwick senior citizen group and the Evergreen chime choir. Onabel lived a full and happy life, taking great pride and gratification in her amazing flower garden. Her other passion was for quilting and hand crafts; all of which are memories to her family and will be passed down through the generations. Left with fond and loving memories are her sons D. Kendall Best (Faye) of Prospect and Linden Best of Toronto; step sons Rev. Ivan Norton (Judy) of Bridgewater; Paul Norton (Cecelia) of Florida and Neil Norton (Clara) of Calgary; daughters in law Margaret Best of Greenwood, Valerie Best of Prospect and Elizabeth Best of Ottawa; grandchildren Stephen Best, Heather Best (Richard Foy), D. Mark Best (Cindy), Karen Tasse, Crystal Best and Susan Foote (Patrick); also by many other step grandchildren; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Onabel will be remembered and sadly missed by a large circle of extended family members and friends. Predeceased by her first husband Charles Best; second husband Frank Norton; sons Robert and Garnet; step daughters Lorraine, Gerry and Jean; brothers Perry, Ackman, Murray, Borden and Laurie. In keeping with Onabel’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 7-9pm at the Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Berwick Chapel; from where the memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 2pm with Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial to take place at the Berwick Cemetery. In memory of Onabel, flowers are greatly appreciated or donations may be made to the Evergreen Nursing Home Resident Fund. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Berwick Chapel (192 Commercial St) 538-9900.