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Norma Bishop Obituary
She was born in Rutland, Aug. 26, 1926, daughter of William and Louise (Holden) Santwire.
Norma was a graduate of Rutland High School and Boston Beauty School, where she also worked at a boot factory making boots for the soldiers.
She was a hairdresser at Elizabeth's Beauty Mart, Economy Department Store Beauty Shop, Jean's Beauty Salon and later owned and operated her own beauty shop in West Rutland. She was activities director at Eden Park Nursing Home for the last 12 years before her retirement.
She was a member of St. John The Baptist Church in Castleton and The Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling to Florida. Norma made quilts that she donated to veterans. She was an avid painter.
Surviving are a brother, Wayne Santwire and wife Eleanor, of New Smyrna, Florida; two sisters Phyllis Muscatello, of Clarendon, Carol Dorr and husband Bob, of Shrewsbury; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Bishop; a son, Chris Robert Bishop, at the age of 5; three brothers Paul Santwire, Donald Santwire and Lee David Santwire; and a sister, Wilma Foster.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 12 noon at the Clifford Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Burial will follow in St. Bridget's Cemetery in West Rutland.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of the Southwest Region, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.
Arrangements are made by Clifford Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma Bishop
Nancy Boynton
September 25, 2025
Norma was my boss/buddy at Eden park nursing home. We had so much fun working/playing together. She was loud and proud and I loved her for it!!
Nancy Ferrero
September 13, 2020
I'm sorry for your loss. I think Norma was a friend of my mother, Flo Larson, also an avid painter.
Carol Varn
October 9, 2018
Dear sweet Norma always made you laugh, always fun to be with.I got to know her through our painting class many years back and when she was in Florida we got to visit. I also got to visit her at her home there in Rutland one year. She always talked about her sweet niece and I know her family will miss her.my 17 year old grandson has a quilt she made for him years ago still uses it. I love Norma and I'm just glad she's not hurting anymore.
Dee
October 5, 2018
My deepest condolences are with the family. May the God of comfort and mercy grant you and your family hope and peace during this time of sadness and sorrow. Jer 29:11,12
ralph muscatello
September 29, 2018
you are all together as a family once again, Enjoy your new journey to the next phase of human life... see you when we meet again.. xoxo
Joyce Pedone
September 20, 2018
Remember Norma and Louis from many years ago.
They were friends with my mom & dad when I was a child. They were very nice folks.
September 19, 2018
Condolences to family, memories of visiting at your lake home....
ROY & BERTHA KNOX
September 18, 2018
we will miss you we love you i will have alot of memorialthatwehad together
we love you and going to miss you but we had alot of fun ogether. but you are not hurting any more.
ROY & BERTHA KNOX
Lynn Jeffrey
September 18, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Norma was a kind neighbor and so enjoyed joking & laughing with us.
September 17, 2018
Never a dull moment with you....
Will miss you this year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Won't be the same without you.
Our condolences to your family.
John and Charlene Robert.
judy
September 15, 2018
fondly remembering family tailgate picnics at the lake and spending many weekends at their home and camp. Never a dull moment with Auntie around! Will miss joking with her and her comments about them, always a comeback!
Peacefully beside Uncle Louie and Chris now.
Charlene Williams
September 15, 2018
So sorry Renee & Phyllis. My thoughts are with you both.
September 15, 2018
Norma,aka 'Honey # 1' Winters will not be the same without you here. I always looked forward to your coming for the winter knowing there would be no dull days with you around. So many wonderful times to remember. You were a great friend not only to me but to everyone. Miss you already .
Carole McDermott, Crystal River, Fl
Andrea
September 15, 2018
Wonderful memories of Norma. One of the most giving person I have ever known. She gave so much oh herself making so many peoples lives so much happier. I will never forget the awesome picnics she hosted for nursing home residents for so many years.
RIP little angel on Earth.
Rose Zeimet
September 14, 2018
Loved that Lady...She will be missed by all her Red Hat Sisters
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