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Nora C. Pelrin

1960 - 2020

Nora C. Pelrin obituary, 1960-2020, Hingham, MA

Nora Pelrin Obituary

Nora Christine Pelrin died September 25, 2020, a week after she celebrated her 60th birthday. She had been in South Shore Hospital for a brief time with an aggressive cancer. Nora was predeceased by her parents, Gerard and Gertrude (Ardini) Pelrin. She was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters, who affectionately called her "Nodie". She leaves behind her sister, Barbara and husband Dick McGowan, and their children Matt, Megan (husband Jeff DeInnocentis), Dan (wife Mariel Schottenfeld); her brothers Tom Pelrin and daughter Sarah; Jim Pelrin and wife Kim and son Casey (wife Deirdre); Jack and wife Bonnie. She was also predeceased by her sister and best friend, Maggie Pelrin, brother, Larry Pelrin, sister-in-law, Karen Pelrin, and her two beloved cocker spaniels, "Ike" and "Oscar". Nora leaves many close friends, especially Kenny and Linda Sable MacGregor and Patty O'Brien. Nora was born September 18, 1960, in Hingham. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1978. Nora then attended the University of Massachusetts Boston, graduating in 1983 with a BS in Chemistry. Upon graduation, she worked for Major Chemical Corporation in Boston and at Advanced Industrial Products in Pembroke. Until she was sick, she worked for Campus Safety at Emmanuel College. Nora lived in Hingham for 50 years and most recently lived in Weymouth. She loved to bake for everyone, especially at holidays. Her grand desserts will be missed. A gathering in memory of Nora will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Hingham Journal from Oct. 1 to Oct. 17, 2020.

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Janette B

December 4, 2020

I am a recent grad from Emmanuel College and worked with Nora frequently. She would always be the officer on duty when I worked the front desk at a residence hall. I loved spending my shifts with her, she was always so kind and enthusiastic and would tell the best stories. She would also be one of my biggest supporters with shows I would be auditioning for (specifically Sound of Music). She told me every time she would not imagine any other person playing Maria, and she knew I was an Education major and she knew how much I loved kids. Every day she would ask if the auditions happened yet or if the cast list was up, and when I eventually was cast (as Maria) she was so happy and proud of me. We both chatted about how she would want to see the show, but then the school closed because of the pandemic. I always considered her to be like my grandmother at school. She was so kind and thoughtful and even emailed me on graduation day after we hadn't talked in 2 months. I want to give condolences to the family, you lost a true gem in the world.

Cheryl Weldon

October 3, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Francine Nesson, USPS

October 3, 2020

To Nora's family: I would just like to say how very sorry I am to hear of Nora's passing. I was her letter carrier for her time in Weymouth. Didn't get to see her very often cause she was always working...but when I did, we shared ideas on how to manage the shortfalls of living with ants and other critters in the neighborhood. She learned real fast what happens when you don't pick up your mail on a daily basis....I had the police do a wellness check on her. Needless to say, being greeted by the police at your door tends to help remind you. She was grateful and had a good sense of humor through it. She will be missed in "the park". May she rest in peace.

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