Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1941
DIED
2023
Barbara Norton Obituary
BARBARA LOUISE NORTON
Passed away on March 25, 2023 at home in Bethesda, MD. Barbara was born June 29, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late William Reginald Murray and Marie Louise Bowman. She spent her early life in Lennoxville, Quebec before attending King's Hall Compton in Quebec's Eastern Township region where she graduated in 1959. Barbara spent a gap year attending schools in London, England and Lausanne, Switzerland. She graduated from Sir George Williams University (now Concordia) in 1969 and later obtained her Master of Arts in counseling at Bowie State University.
During her 57 years of marriage to her spouse, David Clark Norton, the couple resided in Plattsburgh, NY when Clark was a USAF Officer and later overseas in Naples and Genoa, Italy, and Veracruz, Mexico, where Clark served as a Foreign Service Officer. Since 1979, she had resided in Bethesda.
Barbara provided language arts and mathematical tutoring in DC area schools for more than 20 years, primarily to students of St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School. After retirement, Barbara and Clark enjoyed travelling abroad. In addition to their travels, they spent vacation time at their home in Wintergreen, VA and condo in Fort Myers, FL.
In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by her son, William, his wife, Jessica, and their son, Oliver, and the Canadian families of her nieces, Karen and Deborah Scoulding, and nephew, Murray Scoulding. Her sister, Beverly Scoulding, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held on May 11 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Columba's Episcopal Church at 4201 Albemarle Street NW, Washington, DC 20016. Interment will be in St. Columba's Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Barbara can be made to St. Columba's Episcopal Church (columba.org), or Wintergreen Music (wintergreen-music.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Norton
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Barbara Norton's name
Memorial Events
for Barbara Norton
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Norton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
