Wendell S. Norton

Wendell S. Norton
1948 - 2016
CHESTERVILLE
- Wendell S. Norton, 68, of Chesterville, passed peacefully Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2016, at the Hospice House in Auburn with family by his side.
He was born March 1, 1948, in Farmington, the son of Wendell and Audrey (Woodcock) Norton. He was a graduate of Farmington High school and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Wendell worked in construction, for the railroad and for G.H. Bass thoughout his lifetime. He was a member of the Maine Bikers Association.
An outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, he truly considered conservation of natural resources an obligation so that future generations would be privileged to enjoy the natural wonders of our environment.
He enjoyed cooking, baking, tinkering on trucks and watching for hummingbirds and eagles. His dog "Blackie" was a beloved best friend.
He leaves his children: Melanie J. Norton, of North Turner; and Wesley Norton and his companion, Tina Baker, of Jay; his mother, Audrey Norton, of Chesterville; and three brothers: Elmer and his wife Kristen Norton; William "Mouse" Norton; and Clayton Norton and his companion Joanne Shorey, all of Chesterville.
Public memorial graveside services with full military honors provided by Camp Keyes will be held Friday, Dec. 9, at noon from the new Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta. Cremation and memorial services are in the care of the Cremation Care division of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd. (Routes 2 & 27), Farmington.

Remembrance gifts may be given
to either the
Frankln County Animal Shelter
550 Industry Road
Farmington, ME 04938, or
to the charity of one's choice