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James Norcross Obituary
LEICESTER - James N. Norcross, 86, of Leicester died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his family.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Lorraine J. (Vasseur) Norcross; his daughter, Laurie A. Drajesk and her husband Brent of Millbury; his two grandsons, Daniel "Danny" & Samuel "Sam" of Millbury; and his sister, Dorothy J. Norcross of Worcester. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann L. Norcross.
Jim was a cost analyst for Crompton & Knowles for 31 years, before finishing his career at Heffernan Press and retiring in1993.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of George A. and Elsie (Niddrie) Norcross. He graduated Commerce High in 1948 and was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester, the Greendale Retired Men's Club, Leicester Senior Citizens Club and Leicester Bowling League. Along with being an avid Patriots and Celtics fan, Jimmy's true passion was the Boston Red Sox and his vast knowledge entertained anyone lucky enough to "talk baseball" with him. He loved wintering in Florida, golfing and all his summers at Cape Cod.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at 10a.m. in MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, No.Grafton. Calling hours are Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the March of Dimes, 220 West Exchange St., Providence, RI, 02903
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Rose Kowal
January 13, 2015
Lorraine, I'm so sorry I missed Jim's obituary. He was a great person.
Ann Brennan Hunt
January 11, 2015
Laurie,
I am so sorry to read of your dad's passing. He was a special man. I hope you all find comfort now that he is at peace.God Bless you and your family.
January 10, 2015
Mrs. Norcross, I worked with Jimmy at Heffernan Press. He was so funny. He would tease me and call me "Irene". I hope that all the memories Jimmy left you and your family help you thru these difficult time. Eileen Welton (Marlborough, MA)
January 10, 2015
Lorraine .. I worked with Jimmy at Heffernan Press. He was so funny. He would always tease me and call me "Irene". We had a lot of fun. May Jimmy rest in peace. Hoping that all your wonderful memories with Jimmy help you thru this difficult time. Eileen Welton - Marlborough MA
January 9, 2015
So sorry to hear this sad news Laurie. Love and miss you, Liz
Linda Miller
January 8, 2015
Lorraine - not sure if you will remember me but for many years I worked with Jimmy at Heffernan Press. We spent a lot of time discussing Larry Bird and the Celtics and I actually gave him a Larry Bird poster. Jimmy was a true gentleman and one of the nicest people I have had the occasion to work with. My sympathies to his entire family and may he rest in peace in the "green" section of heaven.
January 8, 2015
Jimmy and I worked at Crompton and Knowles together for about 15 years and remained friends after that. I enjoyed his company and friendship. We enjoyed many excursions to different events each year as members of the Accounting Department cribbage club. Joan and I offer our condolences to the family and say good bye to a good friend and great guy.
Joan and Ed Buck
January 8, 2015
Dotty-
sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I think of you often
Carolyn Holmes
January 7, 2015
Sorry for the loss of your father, Laurie We lived in Leicester from 1973-1991 right down the street from you on Pleasant st at Memorial school dr. I remember you as a young child Thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom
Janet Menard
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