Norman S. Godwin

1955 - 2016

Norman Scott Godwin, 60, of East Hampton, affectionately known as "Stormin Norman", beloved husband of 30 years to Kathy (D'Angelo) Godwin died suddenly on Monday Jan 18th . Born March 27, 1955 in Middletown he is the son of Frank J. Godwin Jr. and Audrey (Burdick) Godwin of Portland. Norman was employed at WESCO Industries where he worked as a warehouse associate. He was also the owner of Cuttin' Edge Lawn Service LLC and had worked at East Hampton Parks and Rec. and Nichols Bus Service. Norman was a long time resident of East Hampton and was affectionately known as the Unofficial Mayor of East Hampton. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, a NASCAR Fan and a member of the Joey Logano Fan Club. He rooted for the UCONN Huskies Women's Basketball Team, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Norman loved watching and feed the birds and he loved his faithful companion Smokie Jo. One of his proudest achievements was his 17 years of sobriety. Besides his wife Kathy and his parents, Norman is survived by his son Kevin Godwin of East Hampton, his daughter Kelley Godwin of East Hampton, two brothers Robert Godwin and wife Nancy of Portland, David Godwin and wife Trish of East Hampton, Sister Sharon Purzycki and husband Todd of Portland, brother-in-law Kenneth D'Angelo and wife Toni of Montrose, NY, two sisters-in-law Karen Begg and husband Alex of Longmeadow, MA, Kristine David and fiancé Tom Turek of Harwinton, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and countless friends who will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Peter David and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Roger and Florence D'Angelo. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton TODAY Wed. Jan. 20th from 4PM until 8PM and then again on Thursday Jan. 21st from 10AM until 11AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Swedish Cemetery on Williams St. in Portland. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc. 45 Ash St. East Hartford, Ct 06108 or to www.joeyloganofoundation.com. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.