Passed away peacefully in Greymouth, after a brief illness, with his loving family on March 18, 2024, aged 76.
Deeply loved husband for 52 years of Sandy,
loved father and father-in-law of Shaun & Michelle, and Craig,
cherished grandad of Emily, and Sophie,
loved son of the late Owen & Ella (Pahia),
loved brother and brother-in-law of Edith & the late Ken Joyce, Robert Young (deceased) & Leone Ward,
Margaret & Neil Evans, Helen & Glenn Glasson, and Andrew & Roseanne,
loved brother-in-law of Graeme & the late Lorna Smith, Ray & Mary Smith, and Bruce & Mary Smith,
a loved uncle, cousin and a friend of many.
Messages to 19 Ridgeway Drive, Greymouth 7805.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held in the
William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, on Friday at 11am
followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
The piano man and very special friend to us and our family. Sorry we cannot be with you as Janice is still in Freemantle Hospital.but We hope to fly to Sydney on Friday and overnight before the long flight home to chch. Sandy we will be with you in spirit and will be in touch after we get home.
Love is forever
Life is forever even in death
Memories are forever never erased
Keep them close to your heart and they will be your best friend.
Dear Sandy, boys and your family, I’m so very sorry, it is a hard time, Norman will leave a big hole in your lives but what a journey you have had together, wonderful times and memories some early ones we shared. Thinking of you with love. ?
Norman was a very special friend and we have lots of happy memories. A talented keyboard player, gardener, a welcoming host. We are not able to be with you on Friday but will be with you in spirit. Lots of love and thoughts from Heather Beardsmore and family.
So sorry to hear of Norman’s passing thoughts are with you Sandy and family. May he R I P.. Robert and Julie Harris
To Sandy, Shaun and Craig.
Deepest sympathy upon the loss of a great family man.
Norman enjoyed life and company and was devoted to Sandy.
Our thoughts are with you all.
To Sandy and Family
Forwarding our thoughts and hoping today is a celebration of an amazing man who with his infectious smile and musical talents brought happiness to all he touched.
Regards
Ben Smith
Oxford
Dear Sandy and family. Norman was a great colleague at Southfert and mentor for me over many years. He was a great host loved his music and was honest and hard working.. He loved and was a great host at all those A&P shows and a good golf partner at the. Fiordland classic. Will miss him but cherish his memories.