Norma Jean Standring

Norma Jean (Bocash) Standring, 78, longtime Charlton resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves her soulmate and beloved husband of 58 years, Alan M. Standring; her devoted children, Lori Donnelly and her husband RJ of North Oxford, Jeffrey Standring of Charlton, and Jimmy Standring and his wife Jennifer of Dudley; her cherished grandchildren, Gage Donnelly of Charlton, AJ Standring of Dudley, Olivia Weinstein and her husband Gregory of Natick, and Emily Standring and her fiancé John Travers of South Yarmouth; along with several loving nieces, nephews, friends, and her special canine companion, Rosie. Norma was predeceased by her sister, Marjorie Thomas, and her cousin, Charlene Fogarty, who was like a sister to them.
Norma was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Ekberg) Bocash. She was raised and educated in Auburn, and graduated with Auburn High School's Class of 1964. Norma worked for New England Telephone, retiring from Bell Atlantic at age 52.
In her free time, she loved golfing, going to the movies, going out to lunch, and was an avid reader of Stephen King novels. Above all, Norma cherished time spent with her family, whether she was taking a long walk along Old Orchard Beach with her love, Alan, or playing with her grandchildren when they were small. She was their biggest fan, rooting for them in all their endeavors in life.
Norma will be greatly missed, but her legacy and loving spirit will live on.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the wonderful angels at VNA Hospice or to support cancer research.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Standring family between 9:30 – 11 AM on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central Street, Auburn, with a prayer service beginning at 11 AM. Burial will follow at West Ridge Cemetery in Charlton.