Norma Anne Bushey

Norma Anne Bushey 

August 4, 1938 to September 5, 2025

Norma Anne (Partlow) Bushey, 87 of Derby passed away peacefully at Michaud Memorial Manor on September 5, 2025. Norma was born to Clifford and Marion Partlow in Highgate, VT on August 4, 1938. 

On November 14, 1954, Norma fell in love at the “Mooseclub” and not long after married the love of her life, Frederick A. Bushey of 59 years. 

Norma spent her younger years caring for her children and providing a great home. She had many friends and enjoyed her afternoons visiting with them. Norma shared her love for the outdoors with her great nieces and nephews and extended family - the memories live on. She welcomed each and every grandchild and provided loving support for them all. She cherished her time with all her grandchildren - giving them memories they hold on to today and share with their own children. One in particular is catching, skinning and cooking frog legs, her specialty, which she taught and will carry on with her Great Grandchildren Henry and Hudson. Her love for the outdoors will always be remembered to everyone she shared it with.  

Norma and Fred spent their years of retirement together – traveling, biking, cross country skiing, boating on “big red”, and taking photos throughout their journey. Norma was very fond of her time with Fred and missed him dearly after he passed. She filled her days with family and friends and was known as “Gram” to everyone she met. She enjoyed knitting horses and bears and gave them to every child who smiled when they saw one.  

Norma enjoyed each and every day that was spent with her family. She loved to entertain, especially to have her family together gathered around the table with her favorite lobster dinner to the pecan pie and chocolate cupcakes – always a special treat to be had. She enjoyed the outdoors and hiked the Long Trail with her sister, Bev, which was a very proud accomplishment of hers. She was always up for any adventure and carried a smile, even if it was something one of her great-grandchildren thought to be a good idea – she never told them “no”.  

Norma “Mom” will be missed greatly by her daughter, Deborah Poulin, who was fortunate to spend several weeks with her just before her passing.  

Norma “Gram” will forever hold a special place in their hearts, her grandson Joshua Poulin and wife Jen and their children Mya and finance Riley Donovan, Star, Quinne and Hudson, her granddaughter Jenna Poutre and husband Matthew and their children Jaida and Henry, her grandson Jeret Bushey and wife Katelyn and their children Connor, Cooper and Cody. 

She is also survived by her sisters who were by her side through the final days of her life. Each sister meant so much to her! Beverly “Bev” Bertrand and husband Carlton, Patricia “Patsy” St. Francis, Sandra Shedrick, Ellen “Punken” Magnant and husband Charles, Florence “Maggie” Laughlin and their families.     

Norma was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Marion Partlow, by her sisters Betty Bressette and Cora Clement, her brothers Clifford “Wig” Partlow and Morris “Sam” Partlow, her son Frederick E. Bushey, and her grandson that always held a special place in her heart, Frederick “Freddy” E. Bushey II.  

Norma spent the last year of her life at Michaud Memorial Manor, being cared for when she was unable to care for herself independently. The staff provided exceptional care each and every day and the family is very grateful she had them all. She was lucky to have her granddaughter Jenna Poutre and her great-granddaughter Star Poulin on staff at Michaud to comfort her and continue to show their love for their grandmother.

A private ceremony will be held in Randolph, Vermont at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Fred “Pup”. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Michaud Manor 47 Herrick Rd, Derby Line VT 05830 or to the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.