Norma T. Spicher-Hillier

1932 - 2021

Norma T. Spicher-Hillier

South Hadley, MA — Norma T. Spicher-Hillier of So. Hadley, MA and formerly of Sunderland, MA, Charlemont, MA, and Keene, NH passed away in the early morning hours of October 19th, 2021 at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, MA.

She was born in Keene, NH on April 20th, 1932, the daughter of Norman O. Trask and Vina (Soucise) Trask. Norma attended St. Joseph's School, Keene High School (class of 1950) and Keene State College graduating in 1968. She went on to receive her masters of Library Science from The University of Rhode Island and spent a semester studying at Oxford. Norma worked at the Keene Public Library, The Mason Library at Keene State College, and for many years was the reference librarian at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, MA.

Norma was an excellent cook and enjoyed many special recipes and sharing them with others. While living in Sunderland, MA, she opened her home to many exchange students from around the world. They would live with her for a semester and Norma would show them the sights and introduce them to her friends and family. Early in her retirement she traveled to many scenic places including Alaska, Hawaii, and Iceland. Norma was an avid reader and even though later in her life she suffered from advanced macula degeneration, she continued to enjoy audio books which she received copious supplies of from The Perkins Library and The Worcester Talking Book Library.

Norma is survived by two sons, Norman P. Spicher and his partner Marjorie Layman of Keene, NH, and Thomas E. Spicher and his wife Kimberly of Rutherfordton, NC; grandchildren Jacquelyn and Jonathan Spicher, brother Paul Trask of Keene, NH, and several nephews scattered throughout the country.

Norma was pre deceased by her parents, her brothers Charles and James Trask, her niece Sharon Trask Raudonis, and her dog Luke.

At her request there will be no calling hours or service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Loomis Village Employee Appreciation Fund, 20 Bayon Dr., So. Hadley, MA 01075 or Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002.