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William Norrie Obituary

William D. Norrie, 91, of Haddam, formerly of Old Saybrook, husband of the late Shirley (Masthay) Norrie, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Meriden, son of the late Stanley "Ted" and Mae (Ferrier) Norrie. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Bill served with the US Marines Corp. He was a State Trooper for the State of CT for many years and later became a realtor and co-owner of Norrie and Hurst Realty in Meriden. Bill is survived by his daughter, Nancy Murphy and her husband Robert of Old Saybrook, his beloved granddaughter Colleen Murphy of West Hartford; brother Robert Norrie of Wallingford; sister Lois Cerasale of Meriden; and half-sisters, Susan Norrie of Florence, MA; and Carol Keough of Meriden. He was predeceased by his brothers, Allan and George Norrie. Funeral services are private and burial with military honors were held at the State Veterans' Cemetery, Middletown. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Legion Post 79, PO Box 504, Madison, CT 06443. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.



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Published by The Record-Journal from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2023.

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Vickie Kirn

November 25, 2023

Nancy and family, I am sorry for you loss. Thinking of you.

Diane Hurst Standish

September 25, 2023

Dear Nancy, Carol Ann & Family, Remembering you and your Dad & Brother fondly. He was a good man. May your memories of him bring you all comfort. And may God's Blessings heal your pain.

Joe Reilly

September 25, 2023

Nancy and family sorry for your loss Bill was a great guy and was very kind to me.

Tony Gullo

September 24, 2023

From the good old days.
You taught me well.
I´ll always remember the great lessons
Tony Gullo

Brady Walsh

September 23, 2023

Bill helped us buy the first house we ever owned in Meriden and then helped us sell it when we relocated to Maryland. He, along with Shirley, were wonderful neighbors and friends to my parents in Knollwood Beach in Old Saybrook. I will always remember him standing tall, broad shouldered, and legs far apart as the marine, state trooper, professional real estate agent, and good family friend I knew him as. May you Rest in Eternal Peace. Sympathies to Nancy and the rest of the family.

Laura Rogers-Castro

September 22, 2023

Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss but know your dad is at peace now. My father told me just today that Bill was a great friend to him. Of course, I knew that they were the best of friends! Please except my condolences for the loss of a wonderful person, father, and grandfather. I will treasure his tips to me to ensure a great retirement!!!! Laura Rogers-Castro and Mario Castro

Claudia Judd McGrath

September 22, 2023

Will never forget the Millennium Cruise with the Norries and the Murphys. So so sorry for your loss Nancy and Bob hope to see you next summer we are in East Haddam. Again so sorry about the loss of your Dad

E. Ann Baldwin

September 21, 2023

Dearest Nancy, you were very lucky you had him for a long, long time. I´m thinking of you kindly and gently..E.Ann B
Blessings for all

Carol Ann Keough

September 21, 2023

Well done, good and faithful servant. You will be missed.

Nancy, Bob & Colleen, I couldn't possibly list all of the wonderful, kind things Bill had done for me and our family. He was always a strong, silent presence in my life and for that I will always be grateful. Blessings, Carol

Emidio c.cerasale

September 21, 2023

To my Sister - in - Law Lois Cerasale and family,my Dearest Sympathy to you and Family.I remember you always talked positive of your Brother s Work.Gods Angels have your Brother in his Arms into Gods Heavenly Paradise. Sincerely,Emidio ( Butchie) Cerasale and Wife Maryann of Naugatuck,Ct.06770.

Cheryl Reilly

September 21, 2023

I'm sorry for your loss. Along with you Nancy, the world has lost a wonderful man.

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