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NORMAN ISLER Obituary

ISLER, Norman J. Age 95, of Topsfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was a dedicated Engineer for General Electric for over 38 years and proud Army veteran. Norm was the loving husband of Peggy Isler; and father of David, Barbara, Ann and Beth. Beloved grandfather of nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His Funeral Service will be held at O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St. (Rte. 62), DANVERS, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11 A.M. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, Topsfield. Visiting Hours at the funeral home on Thursday, May 15, from 4 to 7 P.M. Expressions of sympathy: please consider a donation in Norm's name to the American Legion, at 8 W. Common Street, Topsfield, MA 01983 or the Topsfield Historical Society, at P.O. Box 323, Topsfield, MA 01983. odonnellfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 9 to May 12, 2025.

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Lori

June 16, 2025

I apologize for mistaken this wonderful man for someone else ... but this isn´t the person who I thought it was but it surely stopped my heart cause it looked just like him sorry for your loss and he sounds like a most wonderful person to know ...
May you find peace in this beautiful soul who gave so much to all of you

Lori

June 15, 2025

I´m not sure if this is the same Norman I may know? This photo certainly looks like an older norm that always comes into rowley market basket on a daily basis and was a very nice person and brought home made biscuits for us register girls ....
If this is not him , I apologize for inquiring about the wrong man and I´m sorry for your loss ...
But the norm I knew had many grand children and great grandchildren he talked about fondly every day with me out side while I worked the garden area .... He talked about the thanksgiving family get to gathers and and christmases and many things .... I haven't seen him in a few weeks at rowley market basket between May and June (2025 ) he was here every morning sometimes twice a day ... this obituary photo stopped my heart because it really resembles the norm I know who is well over 85 years old ... but anyways. If this is him .. he was a great person to chat with daily and I always enjoyed hearing his story´s of his life and family ...
Again I´m sorry for your loss ...
My condolences , Lori

Beth Rosenquist

May 10, 2025

Norm was a wonderful friend to the Cummings Family association in Topsfield. He was full of history and always a wonderful host since I first joined & got to meet him in 1999 at the Gould barn. What a wonderful life he had. He will be missed.
Beth Rosenquist, Cummings descendant

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

May 10, 2025

Til Valhalla!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

May 10, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

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May

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations DANVERS

167 Maple St., MA 01923

May

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations DANVERS

167 Maple St., MA 01923

May

16

Interment

12:30 p.m.

Pine Grove Cemetery

8 Haverhill Road, Topsfield, MA 01983

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O'Donnell Cremations - Funerals - Celebrations - Danvers

167 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923

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