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BORN
December 02, 1964
DIED
March 23, 2016
Norman Hadley Obituary
Known as 'Stormin' Norman', he is a rugby legend. From Oak Bay High School, Victoria, he later played for James Bay Athletic Association, Western Suburbs, Wellington, NZ, UBC Old Boys, London Wasps, Bedford Blues, Suntory, Tokyo, and the renowned British invitational team, the Barbarians. Five-time captain of Canada's national rugby team, he earned 15 caps for Canada between 1985 and 1994, and played for Canada in the 1991 World Cup in France.
Norman also loved language, poetry and music, delighting friends with his deep karaoke rendition of 'House of the Rising Sun'.
Much-loved father of Madison Elle Watson, he is the beloved son of Anita and Michael Hadley, and brother of Pauline Hadley-Beauregard (Bernie, Luke, Olivia), David Hadley (Lori Petryk, Tess Walton, Alexandria), and Michèle Hadley (Robert Gully).
Memorial Service: Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, 3pm, Saturday, April 16th, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Norman's memory to a charity of your choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Norman Hadley
16 Entries
Sandy Brown
March 23, 2017
A year has flown by Norm . We had some great times since we met in that pub in Blackheath long ago in 1991 . I'm glad our paths crossed over the years . I'll always love you big guy , we had a lot of fun x
Ps , You only had to say you didn't like Phantom :)
Robert Ball
April 16, 2016
Dear Michael and Anita, as a father of two sons of similar age to Norman I deeply feel your sorrow and share your grief.
Tanya Larsen
April 16, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies to all of Norm's family. Norm was just so nice in every way. I will never forget you big man, or the times you spent with my boys and I. May your star forever shine bright. T xx
Tom Tynan
April 16, 2016
So, sorry to hear of Norm's passing. A true gent, the smartest and the the funniest guy in the room. Wonderful memories if the trading floor at DB Tokyo.
Tommy T.
Paul Ives
April 15, 2016
Our condolences to the Hadley family - I worked as a summer camp counsellor with Norm many years ago at Camp Columbia on Thetis Island, and have fond memories of being one of his many friends...
Kristine Baichwal
April 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of Norman's passing. He will be remembered as a great friend, amazing player, fantastic dad, and he will always be remembered fondly....
Kristine Baichwal Victoria BC
Paul Nabar
April 15, 2016
Dear Anita and Michael. Both my brother Carl and I are deeply saddened and we feel for you both. Norman was our friend. We all worked at Cantor Fitzgerald together. We would weight train with Norman after work. Which now I look back on, must have appeared very funny. My brother and I would lift such light weights and your son would lift the biggest weights the gym had to offer but regardless your son happily helped us train. We would often have a few beers after work and chat/laugh about the crazy dealing floor that we all worked on. I will miss you my friend........
Maureen Mitchell
April 14, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the Hadley family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the shared fond memories of happy, carefree times in Norm's life.
Kathleen Onhasey
April 14, 2016
Sorry to hear of his passing. I went to Oak Bay with Norm but didn't know him very well.
Peter Jacobsen
April 14, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family of Norm..what a tragic loss of what was a genuinely good guy with a big heart. I was a colleague of his at Cantor Fitzgerald and will never forget him. R.I.P
Maureen Giasson
April 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Norm's family, friends, and all who knew him and loved him. A special remembrance of Norm lives within in me when I fondly remember my days at Oak Bay High, particularly Grade 10 English. Great bonds were formed in that class.
Stephen Gidge
April 14, 2016
Stephen Gidge feeling sad.
March 28 at 12:04am
There are no words to express how I feel about hearing this. We were just talking about Norm today. A great friend who exonerated all that is right in this world...he stood up for the common man and helped people who were less fortunate or just smaller...I will miss you my great friend. Thank you for coming into my life. The world is a better place because you were here, it certainly won't be as good a place now that you are gone. Thank you for everything my friend. Peace be with you. Norman Hadley, friend confidant all around great person. Amen
Chris Kasianchuk
April 14, 2016
Norm and I were great friends through elementary and high school. Even though I hadn't seen him in many years, the world is a lesser place without him in it. My condolences to Madison, Anita, Michael, Pauline, Michele, David and Kendra.
Carl Nabar
April 13, 2016
Norm -
We will miss so very much. Both Paul & I recall hitting the gym with you below Lehman Brothers off Broadgate Circle, going to the odd Wasps game and going out for drinks/dinner in the City after work.
We are all shocked and saddened. Your many, many friends around the world will all miss you.
In hindsight, time was short but our friendship endures and is something I will always value.
Carl & Sally Nabar (and our son, Kai).
April 13, 2016
Dear Anita and Michael and family
Please accept my sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful and beloved son Norman.
Although I will be out of province on Saturday i will be with you all in spirit when you bid him farewell and celebrate his life. Affectionately Vicki Kuhl
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