Friday November 14, 2025, peacefully at the age of 98 years.
Predeceased by her husband, John "Johnny B" Scammell of 79 years in marriage. Her parents, Earl and Frances Maloney. Sisters, May and Mary. Daughter, Karley (James) Leamy. Son in law, Jack Hansen. Granddaughters, Diane and Madison.
Survived by her children, Debora Hansen, Britt (Anne) Scammell, Shirley Arquette, Carl (Kandi) Scammell, John (Maria) Leeson. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren.
Norma's number one priority was her family. She loved her cats and dogs. Norma enjoyed her Bailey's and a glass of wine with good conversation.
She rode with her husband on his "BSA" motorcycle in the side car. She loved shopping especially for high healed shoes. Norma had a sweet tooth, loved Glazed donut's from Dunkin. She opened her home to many of the children's friends, Norma would also loved sitting near the lake with her husband Johnny, enjoying a beer, listening to the waves lap upon the rocks. Norma was the matriarch of the family taking care of her children's needs. In Florida, John and Norma retired and lived at The Hidden River RV Park in Florida. They would go Square Dancing amongst driving the golf cart although unsure of the brake and accelerator positions.
In her later years, she enjoyed her grandchildren, drinking tea and eating Kuchen. Norma would loved making Chili and feeding all the children's friends. She will be missed by so many that knew her.
No prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be announced in the near future.
A burial will take place in the coming months at the Florida National Cemetery, laying to rest next to her husband John who proudly served in the Army Air Corp. in WWII.
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