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Nov. 14, 2025

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Helen Norman Obituary

Helen M. Norman
February 9, 1924 - November 7, 2025
Helen M. Lutz Norman, 101, of West Haven, passed away November 7, 2025, in Apple Rehab in West Haven. Wife of the late John R. Norman, Sr. Beloved mother of John R. Norman, Jr. (Michele) and Gary E. Norman (Darlene), all of West Haven, and Nancy Marsh of North Haven. Cherished grandmother of Catherine Marsh (Mohammed Elsway), Emmett Marsh III (Danielle), Melissa Morris (Chris) and Rebecca Robinson (Eric). Sister of the late Sylvia Wiggins, Alan and Edward Lutz. Also survived by two great grandchildren.
Helen was born in West Haven, on February 9, 1924, a daughter of the late Edward W. and Esther Dewey Lutz. Helen taught Catechism for St. John Vianney at the Savin Rock School for many years. A special thank you to the Staff of Apple Rehab in West Haven for their compassion and care.
Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven, Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. John the XXIII Parish at St. John Vianney Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Family and friends may call FRIDAY MORNING from 8:30-9:30. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen at www.komen.org . Sign Helen's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net .

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Helen Norman

Nov

14

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Porto Funeral Home

830 Jones Hill Road, West Haven, CT 06516

Nov

14

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. John Vianney

300 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven, CT 06516

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Porto Funeral Homes - West Haven

830 Jones Hill Road, West Haven, CT 06516-5643

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Carla Bernacchia Latdon

November 12, 2025

So sorry Nancy, John, Gary & family for your loss. I know my Mom was a good friend with your Mom. My deepest condolences to you all.

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