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Norman Bell Obituary
GROTON - Norman A. Bell, 85, of Groton, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008.
He was born August 26, 1922 in Crook, County Durham, England, the son of George and Annie May Bell. At the age of two, he came to the United States with his family and lived in Groton for the majority of his life. He worked 43 years at Smith-Corona, retiring in 1984, and he was also a skilled carpenter and craftsman.
Norman was a WWII Air Force veteran and a 58-year member of the Groton American Legion Post 800. He was also a longtime board member of the Groton Rural Cemetery Association and had been an active member of the former St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Groton. In addition, he was an avid participant at the "920" hunting lodge.
Norman is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Ruth Smith Bell; his son, Stephen Bell (Dixie) of Kannapolis, NC; his daughter, Trudy Brooks (Matthew) of Churchville, NY; two sisters, Gladys Bacon of Rochester, NY, and Irene Barnes of Groton; five grandchildren, Trevor Bell and Courtney West (Joshua) of NC, and Kyle, Chad and Alissa Brooks of Rochester, NY; four great-grandchildren, several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 103 Lincoln Ave., Groton, with the Rev. Sally Heiligman officiating. Interment will follow in Groton Rural Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. or on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services.
Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Groton Cemetery Assoc., c/o Juanita Griffin, 838 Buck Road, Groton, or to the Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund, Box 96, Groton, NY 13073.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Bell
Rene Palmer
August 28, 2008
Dear Trudy, Ruth and Family, Don and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your husband and father. We are so very sorry we weren't able to be there for you. May you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Rene and Don Palmer
Kathy Bennett-Belonsoff
August 22, 2008
Dear Ruth, Steve, Trudy,
I am so deeply sorry to here of Norm's passing. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed working with him in the Smith Corona. My deepest sympathies to all of you and your families.
dixie bell
August 19, 2008
Norman,
I'm going to miss you. I enjoyed coming up each year after we moved to the Carolinas. Peace be with you always.
Mark Lillie
August 18, 2008
We will all miss you very much Norm Bell. Ruth,Steve, & Trudy may God bless you and your families with the strength you need to deal with your loss.
August 18, 2008
Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Doug & Geri Ann Frasch
(Matthew's sister)
Courtney West
August 17, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kevin J. Dempsey
August 16, 2008
Dear Ruth, Steve, Trudy and Family,
I just learned through my Mom, the passing of your beloved husband and father. While it is extremely sad to learn of his passing, I know he had a wonderful and long life because of you. Hold that dear to your hearts.
To this day, I still have so many great memories and pictures to look back on of my childhood spent in the company of you all.
I will clerish Norm's memory from now and forever. He was an sincere friend to our family. May God bless you and give you strength in your time of sorrow.
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