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Norma Haynes Obituary

HAYNES, Norma A. 1946-2008, after a 25 year valiant battle with progressive multiple sclerosis, Norma peacefully slipped away from the chains of her mortal body to eternal freedom on Sunday, November 16, 2008. The youngest child of the late Leslie and Helena Sandiford Haynes, Norma was especially known for her quick, sharp wit and amazing memory. An avid reader, gifted pianist, and outstanding baker, Norma, during her working life was a manager at Nynex/Verizon. A graduate of Girls'Latin School and Boston University, Norma possessed a pure soprano singing voice and excelled at constructing wonderful harmonies. She could identify any song from the Doo Wop era after hearing just the first few notes. Norma was preceded in death by her brother Preston, but leaves her brother John of Randolph, her sister Edith of Dorchester, her sister and brother in law the Doctors Elena and Booker DeVaughn of West Hartford, CT, her nephew Keith and his wife Lynne of New York City, her niece Stephanie Brittian, and grand niece Tatiana of Atlanta, GA, and her nephew Robert and his wife Regina of Hartford, CT, other relatives and friends will also miss her presence in this world. A Memorial Service will be held at Riley's Funeral Home, 171 Humboldt Ave., DORCHESTER, MA 02121 on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Norma's name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New England would be welcomed.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2008.

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Bonnie Edney Jamison-Berry

December 2, 2008

Edith(Edie)and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Norma. She was one of a kind and we were all better for having known her.I didn't keep in touch after GLS but saw her at one of our reunions.Jeannette Gerald updated us on her condition at the last reunion and,ironically,we were all comitted to keep in touch.May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.

LINDA SHINKWIN

November 30, 2008

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF NORMA'S DEATH. I GRADUATED WITH NORMA FROM GLS AND KEPT IN TOUCH OFF AND ON. SHE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON AND SURELY FOUGHT A LONG HARD BATTLE WITH MS. SHE WILL BE MISSED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.

LINNEA (JORGENSEN)MCFADDEN

November 25, 2008

I have known Norma since 7th grade through senior year at GLS and went on to work at Deaconess Hospital as nurses' aides. A few of us kept in touch sporadically over the years. We always appreciated her sense of humor. It was difficult to see how MS imprisoned her body. She will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

valerie williams

November 24, 2008

To the family of Norma Haynes you have my deepest sympathy for your lost.

regards
Valerie C. Williams
Step-daughter of
John D Scott
Cambridge, MA

Carolyn Thomas

November 23, 2008

I was sorry to learn of your loss. May your fondest memories of Norma comfort each of you during this time.

Terri & Lodis (Scott) Johnson

November 22, 2008

To John & Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless you and bring you peace and comfort during this time of deep sorrow and loss.

Frances & Jim Davis

November 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elizabeth Bowen-Boyd

November 20, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time of loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jacqueline Greene

November 20, 2008

My sympathy extends to the family. May she rest in peace....

Cynthia (Moore) Horton

November 20, 2008

May my cousin, Norma, rest in peace. She fought the good fight for so many years with all of her might. I remember her words when she was diagnosed with MS in the 80s "I will not wallow in this disease". I thank God for releasing her from the body which became her prison in later years. The scripture says " to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord". Rest in peace Norma, rest in peace.

With sincerest love and condolences to my cousins John, Edie, Elena (Pinky) and the rest of our family. We will miss her, but we will celebrate her life.

Cynthia & Cluzzie

Mike Kelly

November 20, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the entire Haynes family, but especially John. The loss of another family member in so short a period of time must be very distressing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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