Norma C. Brewer

HONEYBROOK, Pa. Norma Constance (Johnson) Brewer, 82, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honeybrook, passed away unexpectedly, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, George L. Brewer. Born in Plymouth, Mass., to William and Phoebe Sherman Johnson, Norma attended Plymouth schools and Beverly Hospital School of Nursing. Norma was always proud of her Plymouth roots. She worked at Raytheon as a vacuum tube assembler and for many years at Rust Craft Greeting Cards in Massachusetts. Norma followed Rust Craft to their new location in West Chester, until the facility closed as Norcross, then worked for Commodore Computers. Norma was well-known in the community for her passion of baking, crafts, knitting and her great attitude towards life. Each grandchild has a personalized Raggedy Ann or Andy and at least one knitted hat. Norma was a cancer survivor and was active in the ABC Group of Brandywine. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Lawrence and Sandra of Massachusetts, Thomas and Joan of Florida; grandchildren, Jennifer Gjika (Mark) of Massachusetts, Chad Brewer (Julie) of New Hampshire, Erin Lilly of Florida, Christine Trundley (Bruce) of Massachusetts, Carissa Brewer, Jacqueline Brewer of Montana. She is survived by eight great-grandchildren. Norma is also survived by her sister, Florinda Rinaldi of Massachusetts; and her childhood friend, Evelyn Hathaway. Preceded in death by sister, Ruby Foley; brothers, Dr. Warren Johnson, Robert Johnson and Laurence Johnson. A memorial service and celebration of Norma's life is planned for a later date in Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or donors@stjude.org. Visit www.bryersfh.com.