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Norman Wing Obituary
PORTLAND -- Norman Kaye Wing passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by family, after a courageous five year battle with cancer.
Norman was the youngest child of the late Augustus Major Wing and Velma (Bowden) Wing Zelko. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Shirley (Wing) Olmstead, and his brothers, Bernard Wing and Augustus Major Wing Jr.
Norman leaves behind his beloved wife, Lorraine (Moulton) Wing whom he met early in his life. They attended junior prom together. They married on July 2, 1951, and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. They raised 10 children together.
Norman was born in Gray in 1932, attended schools in Portland and was a National Guard member from 1949 to 1952. He was a cutter and lead man for Songo Shoe in Portland and played for and managed the company's softball team. Norman worked for Brookfield Athletic, Herman Shoe, and L.L. Bean, where he retired in 1989. Norman was a champion cribbage player, loved to bowl, play pool and horseshoes and had a passion for old TV westerns. He enjoyed gardening and cooking, waking early on the weekends to start his day. He loved to sing and dance and was always the life of the party. He played Santa Claus for his grandchildren most years. He will be remembered for the days when all 12 family members piled into the station wagon and headed to DQ, picnics and Sunday rides and days at the lake where he taught his children to swim.
Norman Kaye Wing
Norman was a communicant of the St. Peters Church.
Norman also leaves behind his sister, Winifred (Wing) Drown of Falmouth; and 10 children, Dianne (Wing) Trynor and her husband David, Norman Wing and his wife Constance, all of Lehigh Acres, Fla., Lorraine (Wing) McDonald and her husband James of Casco, Elaine (Wing) Gray and Richard Gray of South Portland, Linda (Wing) Moody and her husband Donald of Dresden Mills, Jeffrey Wing and his wife Wendy of Milford, N.H., Susan (Wing) Gardiner and her husband Robert of Westbrook, Donna (Wing) Albert and her husband Duane of Gorham, Teresa (Wing) Scanlin and her husband James of Portland, and Carolyn (Wing) Sivik and her husband Mark of South Portland; 26 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Church, 72 Federal St., Portland, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Interment will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park. Following the services, there will be a celebration of Norman's life at Events on Broadway, 729 Broadway, in South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to:
Gosnell Memorial
Hospice House
Care of Hospice
of Southern Maine
180 U.S. Route One
Scarborough, Maine 04074
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Wing
Diane Mosiello
May 12, 2011
Please accept my condolances for your loss. It's never easy to lose a loved one but rest assured that they are at peace and in time you'll meet again someday. Remember the good times and a smile will always cross your face.
Kelly(DiFazio) Floridino
May 12, 2011
Aunt Lorraine and All the Family...I am so sorry for the Loss you are feeling right now..I have alot of fond memories of Uncle Kaye and all of us in the younger years..camping and parties and card games..and that is how I want to remember His Life!! May You All find Peace knowing He was well Loved and is with Jesus now..God Bless You All!
Beverly Navalta
May 11, 2011
Goodby Uncle. Am hopeing to see You again someday. Will always remember You and will keep You close to My Heart. Eternal Light Shine on Him and give Him the Rights of Passage. RIP.
Pam Moulton-Zorda
May 11, 2011
Aunt Lorraine and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The memories and love you all have of Uncle Kaye will carry you through.
Joielle (DiFazio) Lunny
May 10, 2011
Uncle Kaye, You were such a funny, funny uncle. Of all the people who have walked through my life, yours is a smile and a wit that I will remember forever. I love you.
Bonnie Mpulton-Carignan
May 10, 2011
Aunt Lorraine and my cousins and their families....thoughts and prayers to you all...RIP Uncle Kaye
marjorie chasse
May 10, 2011
I waved to you uncle kay but i don't think you saw me as you were going by,say hello to my gramy and grampy my father uncle johnny and my roger, i know you will all be raising cain when you get together, i will miss you very much uncle kay, may you rest in peace, will miss you a lot.
Vanessa Wing Tharp
May 10, 2011
Grampy,
I am going to miss you very very much. I loved you with all of my heart. I will see you again someday, but until then rest in peace. I LOVE YOU
Linda Dandrea
May 10, 2011
Lorraine, I am very sorry fpr your loss. I only met Norman once but I thought that he was very nice.Iam Linda at 54 Munjoy South.
Connie Somma
May 10, 2011
Norman, Lorraine, and Elaine, you are in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of your father. Connie (DiPietrantonio) Somma
Wendy
May 10, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Norman was a wonderful grandfather. The girls will miss him very much.
Miranda, Rhianna, and Sierra
May 10, 2011
We will miss you Grampie!
May 10, 2011
Carolyn,
Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories you have of your dad.
Mike, Celeste and Allison
Susan Foster-Mendoza
May 10, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss,I didn't know him very well but my family did.....And I do remember his childen .Thinking of you all..
Kimberly Irish-Tarbox
May 10, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
bernadette Difazio
May 10, 2011
Uncle Kaye you are at rest now,you were a great man Dad and uncle you will be missed very much,You Dad(Johnny) and uncle Junie are together again.Heaven beware.Will always remember the good times.Aunt Lorraine and kids you are in my thoughts and prayers Love bernadette Difazio
Fred / Gloria Bickford
May 10, 2011
Our condolances to the Wing Family, we had alot of special times with Norman and Lorraine, also watch some of their children grow up. He was a very special friend, will be dearly missed by all. Love and prayers to Lorraine and her children.
Kelly (DeLuca) McGarvey
May 10, 2011
Dear Mrs. Wing, Carolyn & the rest of the Wing family,
I am truly sorry for your loss, the passing of a loved one is never easy. Take comfort knowing that you have great memories of your husband/dad and that you have such an amazing amount of support from your family & friends.
Fondly,
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