Robert Carroll Norton, 50
North Chairman of Board of Public Works
North R.T.M. Member
Robert Carroll Norton, 50, of England Road, North Attleboro; died on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his residence surrounded by the love of his devoted family. He was the husband of Janet M. (Comptois) Norton to whom he was married on July 9, 1988.
Born in Portland, Maine on June 27, 1959, he was a son of the late Carl J. and Roberta B. (Burnham) Norton. He was a resident of North Attleboro for more than 20 years having previously resided in Acton and Pembroke, New Hampshire where he was a member of the Class of 1977 at Pembroke Academy. He treasured the time he spent with family in his native state of Maine.
Mr. Norton was employed as a senior resident field representative for Weston & Sampson in Peabody for the past 15 years. Previously, Mr. Norton was employed by the former W. Hickey Company in North Attleboro where he worked as a supervisor and foreman from 1988 – 1995.
He attended Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in North Attleboro with his family.
Mr. Norton was currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Public Works for the Town of North Attleboro and had been a member of the Board of Public Works since 1999.
For the past 15 years, Mr. Norton has represented Precinct 9 as a member of the Town of North Attleboro Representative Town Meeting.
Devoted to his children’s activities, he enjoyed attending his son’s wrestling matches and supporting his daughter’s cheerleading efforts. He served as a volunteer coach for the Pop Warner football program in North Attleboro.
An ardent fan of the New England Patriots, he enjoyed season’s tickets for many years and enjoyed NASCAR and attending antique car shows.
He enjoyed maintaining his property through his landscaping efforts.
In addition to his wife of almost 22 years, he leaves a son, Ryan C. Norton of North Attleboro; a daughter, Katelyn L. Norton of North Attleboro; a sister, Carla N. Riester and her husband David B. Riester of Essex Junction, Vermont; his mother-in-law, Teresa M. (Kowalchek) Comptois of Webster; his sister-in-law, Lisa M. Ginsburg and her husband Jamie A. Ginsburg of Webster; his brothers-in-law, Richard A. Comptois of Charlton and the late Paul R. Comptois; his nieces and nephews, Kyle and Drew Riester, Julie-Ann and Max Ginsburg, Jennifer Hey, Sean Comptois, Nicholas Comptois and his wife Tabitha Comptois, Eric Comptois and Samantha Comptois; three great nieces; a great nephew and several extended family members, dear friends and colleagues. He also leaves an aunt and an uncle, Carl and Miriam Burnham of Limington, Maine.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Children’s room available during visitation.
Those in need of transportation to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis local transportation.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street, North Attleboro with Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor, officiating.
There will be no public funeral cortege from the funeral home prior to the Celebration of Mass.
Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro.
Following cemetery services, family and friends will be invited to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced.
Please do not send flowers. Memorial donations in Mr. Norton’s name may be made to the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”, 627 Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
(508) 695-0200.
