27 March 1935 – 14 September 2025
Born in Wallasey, UK, Norman emigrated to New Zealand where he found love, and devoted his life to raising his cherished family. The torch of his legacy is carried forward by his children, Elizabeth, John, Jeffrey, Anthony, Stephanie and Daniel; his 19 grandchildren; and his two recently-arrived great-grandchildren. Dad left this world a proud and fulfilled man, to reunite with his late wife of 64 years, Patricia. He will be sorely missed. Requiem mass to be celebrated at the Church of St Mary Immaculate, Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, on Tuesday 23rd September at 11.00am; followed by burial at the Tauranga Catholic Cemetery, Eighteenth Avenue. Messages to the Brooks family, C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3144.

Published by The Post on Sep. 20, 2025.