William Edwin Norton

William Edwin Norton obituary

William Edwin Norton

Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover

551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339

Aug

25

Service

4:00 p.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover

551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339

William Norton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Funeral Home - Hanover on Aug. 20, 2025.

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William E. Norton, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at the age of 81.

Beloved son of the late Robert and Grace Norton, Bill was the devoted husband of JoAnne (Couturier) Norton. He was a loving father to David Norton and his wife Sara of Raynham, MA, and Victoria Norton and her partner Jeremy Miller of Studio City, CA. He was a proud grandfather to Henry and Harrison Norton.

Bill was the dear brother of the late Robert L. Norton, III.

Bill worked for many years as a biomedical technician with the Veteran's Administration, where he was respected for his precision, dedication, and quiet humor.

A proud member of the famous Dull Men's Club, Bill found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved playing cards, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his dry wit, unassuming charm, and the ability to make even the most ordinary moments meaningful.

Visitation will be held at Sullivan Funeral Homes, 551 Washington St. (Route 53), Hanover, MA, on Monday, August 25th from 2PM to 4PM, with a brief funeral service at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to honor Bill's memory with a kind gesture, a shared story, or a quiet moment of appreciation for life's beautifully "dull" details.
Sullivan Funeral Home - Hanover

551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339-2303

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Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover

551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339

Aug

25

Service

4:00 p.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home- Hanover

551 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339