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Eleanor Norton Obituary
lifelong Lowell resident; 71
LOWELL -- Eleanor E. (Sharron) Norton, 71 years old, a lifelong resident of Lowell, died unexpectedly Friday morning at Saints Medical Center in Lowell.
Born on March 17, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Sophie (Korsakas) Sharron. She attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and later attended Lowell Commercial College.
Upon completion of her studies, Mrs. Norton worked in a dental office and then at Raytheon in Andover in the drafting department. For most of her adult life, she worked in the restaurant industry mainly as a waitress at various restaurants in the Lowell Area including the Prince Grotto and City View where she was part owner. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, cooking and bingo but had a special liking for going to the movies. Her family, especially her grandchildren, were the love of her life. Mrs. Norton was a lifelong communicant of the former St. Joseph's Lithuanian Church in Lowell.
She is survived by three sons, Raymond A. Norton of Tyngsboro, Edmund R. Norton and his wife Tara of Billerica and Rob J. Norton of Lowell, five grandchildren, Ashley Logue, Alex, Nicole, Matthew and Zoe Norton, three brothers, Frank Sharron of Vancouver WA, Edmund Sharron and his wife Jeannette of Amherst NH and her twin brother Joseph Sharron and his wife Xandra of Kennebunkport ME, her godmother, Edith Rodriques of Lowell, a dear close friend, Ronnie Perrin of Lowell and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Norton was also the mother of the late Regina Norton who died in 1966.
NORTON -- Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday Oct. 13, from 4 until 8 P.M. at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 NESMITH ST.(Rte 38). Her Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 10:00 A.M. at St. William's Church in Tewksbury followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Hudson, NH. Arrangements are by the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, LOWELL, MA. www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com
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Ronnie Perrin
October 20, 2010
Where do I begin boys? Kind, gentle, empathetic, and a strong sense of self; those are very few words to decribe my best friend, your mother. We were all lucky to have a woman like that in our lives, let alone that woman being your mother. HOW lucky you were too. El touched everyone whom she let in her world. And to quote her, when asked about a new hire she would always say"give me a month and I'll tell you what I think." She never judged a book by it's cover. And you are the very same way. She was proud of ever one of you. Tara included
Love always,
Ronnie
October 17, 2010
October 17, 2010
Eleanor was my best friend in all the world through High School and after. I will miss her terribly. She was a wonderful woman and a good friend.
Shirley Ahearn, Indiantown, Florida
Tom Ahearn, Indiantown, Florida
Laurie St.Peter (Donahue)
October 13, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sheila McEnany
October 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. What a good and strong woman who did an exemplary job of raising Rob, Ed, and Ray.
Krista Sweeney
October 12, 2010
What a shock to read...I worked with Eleanor @ Ricardo's. she was the sweetest lady who did what she could for everyone she knew. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends.
Debbie Perrin-Roper
October 12, 2010
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin & Debbie (Perrin) Roper
Brian Murphy
October 12, 2010
I am saddened to hear of Eleanors passing.May she rest in peace.
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