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for John Norton
Sponsored by Claudia Norton.
Kevin Merrell
August 29, 2009
Our condolences are belated but Johns memory will always be with us. His last e-mail to us was on 3/9/09 and once again he sent an uplifting video,"a deer and a cat". All of the people who he met at Watkins Glen I am sure will miss him greatly. Two proud members of Johns "Grey Goose Racing Team" Kevin and Mary Merrell
Toomas Gentalen
June 18, 2009
A sad belated farewell to you my friend. The river will miss you, as will all those you befriended along the way... "and even the weariest river winds somewhere safe to sea."
Tom G, HRM-94.77
Eric Austin
May 17, 2009
I didn't know John very well, but based on my experience, he was a great guy. John was an OK poker player (sorry John), an amazing man and a HELL of a fisherman. Any chance I had I would pick his brain about conditions, "the bite", and anything striper. We talked several times at "The Wall" and in the parking lot after our attempts to get a linesider there. I'll always remember him for the honest information he gave and also for the god-awful tangle he had on the bottom eyelets of of all of his Striper rods.
In the parking lot we argued over which car would win in a race (his Cooper S at the time and my Eagle Talon again at the time). He loved that car.
Truly a great loss to the dam community. He knew more about casting for Striper than I could hope to know.
Till the next high tide.....
Eric Austin
Mary Graham
May 6, 2009
Claudia,I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was such a dear friend-I am truly shocked. We shared so many good times and laughs at SWRI. What a great sense of humor he had. He will truly be missed.
Scott Swimley
April 22, 2009
To the Norton family -
I am very shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. Over the past 6 or 7 years, I always looked forward to his visit to our NASCAR event at Watkins Glen. Every time I spoke with him or visited was the highlight of a very hectic weekend. I will certainly miss the great conversations I've had with John over the years...
Josephine Commisso
April 8, 2009
Dear Claudia & family,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your husband/father. Please accept my sincere condolences. May the fond memories of his life help ease the pain of emptiness.
take care
Lisa Wasley
April 6, 2009
Dear Claudia and family,
I am so sorry to hear the news. You and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Henry Knight
April 4, 2009
Dear Claudia and family,
Henry and I are so very sorry to hear of your sudden loss of your husband John. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can be of any service to you.
Linda Sapienza
April 3, 2009
Claudia,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss.
Vincent de Paul Nadeau
April 3, 2009
Goodbye my friend...
John Norton... An unusual man, perhaps an enigma in his own right. A man who rarely considered anyone a stranger, but rather a friend, and treated them as such.
His own path of righteousness was a shining light, a ray of hope, a beacon for us to follow in our own quest for happiness.
How I wish I could turn back the tide my friend, to tell you what an extraordinary individual you really were. I was perhaps your strongest critic. Cynical at times, yet failing to admit that you possessed the human characteristics I so longed for.
I will miss our conversations, but linger not my friend, for I know... I will find you on the beach.
Till the next high tide
The Farrells
April 3, 2009
Claudia,Jessica, and Michael,
The Farrell's of Wynantskill send our thoughts and prayers your way. John became an instant friend some years back during one of many hockey seasons. Joey and Mike skated together and too became friends. Long after hockey was over and the "horn" confiscated and the "John Norton Award" had been bestowed on one of our goalies...the found hubcap that John saw fit to shine up and present for a job well done, "the boys", Joe and John continued to get together, golf, hockey games [RPI, NCAAs in Albany],pizza at the Notty Pine. There was no other like him, there are hockey fans from Michigan who will never forget John and his welcoming ways. Time and distance seperated us but I know that this world is a lesser place without John....
Joe, Carol, Joey, Ryan, and Kit
Ruth Johnsen
April 3, 2009
Dear Claudia,
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your husband. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sympathy for you and your family.
Mary Spadola
April 3, 2009
Dear Claudia,
Although there are no words to comfort at this difficult time, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you!
Mary Spadola
Linda McAuley
April 3, 2009
Dear Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Jon Gardner
April 3, 2009
Claudia and family, it came as quite a shock to learn of John's passing. Our rekindled friendship with him and our new friendship with you have been a wonderful experience. Barbara and I will miss his friendship and humor immensely.
Bob & Cathy Walton
April 2, 2009
Dear Claudia,
So sorry to hear of John's passing , you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Worden
April 2, 2009
Claudia and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. John had a special way of making people smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Charlie Miller
April 2, 2009
John a special man, alway a cheerful word and ready smile. His spirit was always an insparation and his sole, kind and warm.
I will miss sharing e-mails,but always remember his read smile and laugh. All will miss him, but heaven is a better place because he is there.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family.
Janet Gunning
April 2, 2009
Claudia,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Jim Brooks
April 2, 2009
Claudia, Jess and Michael:
I was shocked to hear about John's passing. You guys have always treated me like family. I remember alot of good times with "Talking John" and all of you. He will be greatly missed! All of you are in my thoughts.
Michael Lemay
April 2, 2009
To the Nortons.
John was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to have met. Always ready to lend a hand or a kind word. It seems like just yesterday we were out hunting pheasant with John and Hudson. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to you all for his loss.
Kathleen Friss
April 2, 2009
Norton family, Remembering the good "ole" days of hockey when Brandon and Mike played together. I can still hear that cow bell! John was peaceful, and fun. God Bless your family.
lani schramm
April 2, 2009
Claudia, I was so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lani
Mary Kirer Fay
April 2, 2009
Claudia & Family:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Anthony Almeida
April 2, 2009
Dear Norton family
I had the pleasure of working with John and hanging out with him outside of work and he was one of the most amazing people i have ever met. His laughter could light up a room and his wit was always right on. He will be missed by everyone that had a chance to run into him and be missed most by those of us that have such great memories of being able to hang around with him on a daily basis. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia-
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Roberto Solis
April 1, 2009
To the Norton Family,
My name is Roberto Solis, and I met Mr. Norton at CVS when he brought in rolls of film of what he claimed to be AWESOME PICTURES! He needed me to get them done as fast as possible for him, and I told him I would do my best. Well I got them done in a little under an hour and after i helped him make enlargements of a lot of the pictures. He stayed and talked to me and another co worker for what seemed to be a very long time. He was the friendliest man I have ever met. One time he came into CVS and I was showing him his pictures, a line started to build so I called a second cashier. After the second cashier helped with the line I explained to her that i was helping a customer. It was at that point that Mr. Norton said, "not customer, friend." He would always come in and try to get me to let him buy me a drink or a candy bar always laughing making me feel better about my day, I am deeply saddened to know he passed. I will be attending this Friday, it's the least i can do for such a great human being and friend.
Jo Ann Reynolds
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia and Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I only met John a couple of times at retriever training but it was easy to tell right away that he was a special man. May time and the happy memories you have give your hearts ease. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Kristie Wilder
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia and family,
I am a fellow retriever enthusiast who learned of John's passing online. I'm so sorry about your untimely loss and wanted to express my sincere condolences. Claudia, I am a fellow young widow who lost my husband at 35. If you ever need someone to listen, please feel free to contact me -- [email protected]. In the meantime, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you all peace at this difficult time...
Sincerely, Kristie
Mike Enright
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia,Jessica, and Michael,
It is with deep regret that I learned of John's passing. Please know that you are not alone, and that your loss is shared by many. Your family and John will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Stephanie Copithorne
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia,
I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and all of John's family during this difficult time. I pray that in time you will all find peace in the wonderful memories of John's presence in your lives.
Love,
Sara Birnbaum
April 1, 2009
Claudia, My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Connie Young
April 1, 2009
Claudia,
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christa Kline
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Christa Kline
Mikki, Kathleen and Gracyn
April 1, 2009
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Judy Chute
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia,
I am so very sorry for the great loss of your dear husband.
My Most Sincere Condolences to You and Your Family.
Love,
Judy
April 1, 2009
Claudia and Family
My sincere sympathies in the loss of your husband, father, brother, son and friend. My prayers are with you all.
Love Amy (Gamberg) Plodek
Peter Mirick
April 1, 2009
John was not only a great supporter and indefatigable promoter of FAWNS and getting kids into the outdoors, but was in fact the self-appointed ambassador and mascot of the Big MOE (Massachusetts Outdoor Exposition), spreading good cheer, fun, and friendliness throughout the event every year. All his friends and colleagues at FAWNS will dearly miss his always-sage advice, good humor, and willingness to devote his time and energy to introducing our youth to the outdoor sports that are the heart of wildlife conservation.
Heidi Hershberger
April 1, 2009
Claudia and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father, John. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.
Paula Richard
April 1, 2009
Dear Claudia:
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. love, Paula and Marshall Richard
John's best friend
Steve Tomas
April 1, 2009
John will be missed by all who knew him. His humor and wit managed to make light of almost any situation.
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