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Norma Doody Obituary
SCARBOROUGH -- Norma Lee Doody, 66, of South Portland, passed away on June 12, 2011, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a courageous battle with cancer with family members by her side.
She was born on Oct. 8, 1944, in Old Town, the daughter of Ethel (LeBreton) Psomiades and Albert Morancy. She graduated from Thornton Academy High School in 1962. She married John P. Doody of Scarborough in 1968. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Portland.
Norma and her husband had two sons, Sean and Edward (Ned), which they raised in Scarborough. When her children were grown Norma worked at Hannaford supermarket and Mr. Bagel in South Portland where she loved to talk to her customers.
Norma enjoyed spending time with her family and brought joy to her two granddaughters, nieces and nephews and countless friends. She was full of life and found connections with everyone she met and made many friends over the years. She cared for her aunt Lil and her parents while they were ill before their passing.
Norma enjoyed candlepin bowling and was a member of Big 20 Bowling league for many years. Her hobbies included ceramics, cooking, sewing, card games and traveling with her husband to Newfoundland. She was big fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and would call her sons to complain about them when they lost.
Norma is survived by her husband, John Doody of South Portland; her sister, Linda Kimball and her husband George Kimball of Rumford; a son, Sean and his wife Robin of Durham, N.H., and their daughters, Maegan and Regan Lily, and a son, Ned and Louise Jones of Rye, N.H. Norma was predeceased by her father, Albert Morancy, her mother, Ethel Psomiades; and stepfather, Van Psomiades.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland. A funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Portland on Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to:
Hospice of Southern Maine
180 U.S. Route One, #1
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Norma Lee (Morancy) Doody
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma Doody
Susan Janson(Jeff&Noel Christys mom)
June 8, 2020
I cant believe shes been gone since 2011 . I can see her cheerful face bobbing in the salon door . Always a kind word and a pleading demeanor to get her hair back in shape . We would talk about our kids and what they had been up to . Lovingly share photos of grandchildren. Shes looking down and watching you all with great love Im sure .Blessings to you all . Susan Janson
July 6, 2011
Dear John & Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Love, Andrea Lee & Family
June 30, 2011
Sorry for you loss
Mame & Dan Sylvester
June 16, 2011
Dear John & family,
We were so shocked to learn of Norma's passing. She was so much fun and full of life, such a joy to be around. Take comfort in the wonderful memories of times you all spent together and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers throughout this sad time. Take care and God bless,
June 16, 2011
She was as good a person as she was beautiful and caring. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. There is a new and bright star in heaven.
Patty and Stephen White
Susan Giusti
June 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary (Brydon) Sawyer
June 16, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Sean and his wife Robin in H.S. and Norma was such a nice person, always welcoming the neighborhood kids into her home. Peace to Norma, Sean, Robin and the whole family.
June 15, 2011
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. sHE WAS THE SWEETIEST PATRON AND FRIEND .i,LL MISS OUR TIME TOGETHER AT THE SALON. LOVE TO YOU ALL AND MAY SHE REST WITH PEACE. SUE JANSON ,MAKING WAVES SALON
Cindy Berenson
June 15, 2011
John, Sorry to hear about Norma's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a wonderful person.
Judy Hochmuth
June 15, 2011
My deepest condolences to Norma's family. She was a classy lady and friendly to everyone she met. Norma always knew how to have good time; cheerful and full of life! She will be greatly missed.
June 15, 2011
Sorry for your lost. I have not seen Norma in many years, we went to school together.
Nancy Arsenault
Maggie McGonagle
June 15, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and wife. Although Norma is gone, her love and memory will be in our hearts forever. The world is a better place for those of us who knew and loved her.
sandra Zook-Gava
June 14, 2011
for the Doody family
Norma sure knew how to live life, she will be missed every day.
Love, Sandra
June 14, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Norma's passing. I used to work at Maine Centers for Healthcare in Buxton and always looked forward to seeing her when she would come in. She always made me laugh. I am so sorry for your loss.
June 14, 2011
Dear John and family, our hearts are with you. Norma was a beautiful and special lady and will be missed greatly. All our love, God Bless...
Rich and Cheryl
June 14, 2011
I was so sad when i read of Norma's passing. Everything written was so true, she was a lovely person. My condolence goes out to her family. Im relived she had all her loved ones with her when she went to heaven.
Rose McDonald
June 14, 2011
Dear John and extended family, was very much saddened to read of Norma's passing. She was a special lady, always greeting people with that smile and happy personality. Know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. God Bless. Always, Zoe
Noreen Minkler
June 14, 2011
My heart aches for you all - John, Sean and Robyn, and Ned. We will miss Norma but have the greatest memories of her. I am praying for her and you all. wish I could be there. Noreen
June 14, 2011
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