Hampden, Massachusetts
1931 - 2021
Norman Wilbur Gottsche, 89, of Hampden passed away January 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Norman, son of the late Carl Gottsche and Gladys (Wells) Bodurtha, was born in Springfield on June 28, 1931. He attended Agawam High School and went on to proudly serve his country in...
Read Moresurely miss seeing you Norm,specially at the new Village Mart,in Hampden,,,,in today's life I'm sure your helpful advise would come in more than handy, to get thru these struggling days,,,Happy life in heaven my friend,,,,,,,,,,RIP
robert restaino
January 17, 2024 | Friend
Dearest Cheryl, Cathy, Michael and young Michael, Donna and family, We have been thinking of you and just now saw this sad news about Norm. Sparky and I will always miss Norm´s "Hi, Cathi and and Sparky! This is Norm out in Hamden" phone calls and visits here on our farm getting hay. He was one of our first customers... 42 years ago! We watched Michael grow up and have always loved catching up with family news. God bless you all - so many good memories we all have about Norm out in Hamden....
Sparky and Cathi Mnich
August 25, 2023 | Friend
We are saddened to hear about Norman. He will be missed. We have been neighbors for 29 years. Our children loved seeing him and his horses. They have great memories of him coming down the street with horse and carriage. He would always wave hello when we drove by.
Norman’s marigolds were the envy of the neighborhood.
He always had a pleasant and caring way about him. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Luke & Gina Paradis
January 29, 2021 | Neighbor
Cheryl and Bob, so very sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen Norm in many years he certainly left a lasting impression. Your dad was a kind, soft spoken, hard working, and talented man. It was always evident the love that you had for your dad. He was blessed to have his girls taking such great care and looking out for him over the years. Our condolences to Cathy, Donna, and their families. May Norm rest in peace.
Kevin and Sue Wood
January 25, 2021 | Friend
Cheryl, Cathy and Donna, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and I have many fond memories of times spent during my childhood at your house. He was truly talented, kind, caring and compassionate. May he Rest In Peace.
Mary-Lynn (Morisi) Metivier
January 24, 2021 | Friend
so very sorry about the passing of your father,a soft spoken,very kind man of many talents,and worldly advise,that was useful,in getting thru your daily lifes struggles,i will miss his smile and,hand shake when greeting you,,god has a special place in heaven for him,may he now rest in peace
robert restaino
January 23, 2021 | Friend
