Norman Fletcher Goodwin

The main thing about Norman for me was his quick wit worthy of Oscar Wilde's. He always made me laugh, ever since I met him t Captain Freedom's trendy salon on Freemason Street. I hung out with him at his extraordinary antique shop on York Street where he shared the most delicious gossip. He did not suffer fools and woe be unto complaining neighbors when he cranked up his beloved opera while madly painting a canvas in the courtyard. Norman lived life with gusto.

What a character! The main thing for me about Norman was he had a wit to match Oscar Wilde's. He was always funny and made me laugh. First met Norman at Captain Freedom's on Freemason St.and hung out at his extraordinary antique shop on York St.where he always shared the most delicious gossip. He did not suffer fools and woe be unto his complaining neighbors when he cranked up his beloved operas while painting in his the courtyard. He lived life with gusto.

Rest In Peace my dear friend. You will always live in my heart.
Fondly,
Teresa

Norman was the juror for the Tidewater Artists Association show at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton in September 2001. He was scheduled to choose the art on 9/12/01. We elected to be open for artists to bring in their art that morning. I told the two young ladies I worked with we were going "grit our teeth and get through this."
Norman came in much later than scheduled, but it didn't matter. He said he was waiting to hear the news about cousins who worked in New York. He was...

It was an honor and such a pleasure to have known Norman. I so enjoyed his company. His musings of a full life were always so full of delicious intrigue and he always made me laugh. He loved his mother so much and was so generous. While it saddens me to see him go, it is comforting to know that he is reunited with his beloved mother.

To Norman in loving remembrance - you are an unforgettable friend who had a very large influence on my life many years ago. I loved you then and I love you now. Condolences to your family and friends from Karin Arielle ❤

I had the pleasure of meeting Norman and chatting with him throughout my 30 + years working in enforcement for the City of Norfolk. He was a true artist and shared many wonderful memories. Yes he adored Mother. And he was a man to be admired. He opened the world of art and color to so many. He was also humble. I invited him to our Thanksgiving dinner several years ago. However he had already volunteered to help feed the homeless. I,really admired that choice. He also was a great ambassador...

Norman, my one-of-a-kind friend, I will miss you.