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Norbert Carr Obituary

MERIDEN - Norbert Carr, 72, husband of Susan Kay Carr, died suddenly on Monday, July 18, 2011.

He was born in Worcester, Mass. on June 6, 1939, and was the son of the late Romeo and Mary Carr, and had resided in Meriden since 1963. He was employed by Armstrong Rubber Co. for over 25 years, retiring in 1997. Mr. Carr was a peacetime veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He enjoyed biking.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Timothy) Martin and Charlene Carr Skiffington; four grandchildren, Chantel, Devonne, Vanessa, and Madison.

The funeral will be held on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m., at the John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. www.jferryfh.com

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jul. 20, 2011.

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Bob Dickinson

July 26, 2011

Sorry to hear of Norm's passing. I will always remember Norm for the group trip he organized on the Natchez Trace. It was a great trip for all of us and I believe a fulfillment of one of Norm's dreams.

July 22, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. Norbert is in my thought and you all are in my prayers. Lily Skiffington

July 22, 2011

Our deepest sympathies go out to your family.
-The Skiffingtons

Sandy Navarro-Fehrs

July 22, 2011

Mrs. C, Sharon & Char -
There are no words to tell you how sorry I was to hear this very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have very fond memories of our times together with Mr. Carr.

Patrick DeMichele

July 22, 2011

You have my deepest sympathy. I bicycled many miles with Norm, always a great companion. He was a regular participant in the Wednesday Group bicycling activities. We will miss him.

Linda Parks

July 21, 2011

Mrs Carr, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Fondly, Linda (Carabetta) Parks

Paula Nardon

July 21, 2011

Sharon, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

Tina Brito

July 21, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Sharon.

July 21, 2011

Sharon, my deepest sympathies to you and your family

Sheryl Scalesse

Carol Sauerhoefer

July 21, 2011

Sharon, I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon (Tousignant-Robakiewicz) Rosacker

July 20, 2011

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I give my deepest sympathy to Sharon, Charlene and Mrs. Carr.

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