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Kenneth James Norton

March 12, 2013

Kenneth Norton
Kenneth James Norton (Whitey), 80 years old, of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on March 12, 2013. Ken was born in Montreal on January 22,1933 and later moved to Calgary with his family in 1973. Ken worked as an elevator mechanic and was a member of the Canadian Elevator Industry Union. Ken enjoyed golfing and fishing and spent a number of his retirement years enjoying the game of golf. Ken was a very personable man and loved nothing more than a coffee and chat with friends, old and new. Ken also enjoyed spending time with his wife, especially their drives in the country. Ken is survived by his wife of 56 years, Audrey; sons, Tom (Carol) and Keith (Rosie); grandchildren, Stephanie (Jake),  Amy, Grant and Gillian; great granddaughter, Jayda; brothers, George (Georgette) and Jack (Joan) Norton, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 – 32 Ave., NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3. The family of Ken wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Unit 56 at Rocky View General Hospital, and also Dr. Wash. A Celebration of Life will be held at Braeside Community Center, 11024 Braeside Dr. SW, Calgary, AB on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm.
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Messages of Condolence

We are so sorry that we can not be with the family at this very sad time. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. ~ Tony and Dee Davis

We were saddned by the passing of a genuinely nice guy who we called our friend. We always enjoyed talking with Ken as he brought light to any situation. Our sincere condolences go out to Audrey, Keith, Rosie and family. Our hearts are with you in this time of grief. Ray and Kathy Graham ~ Ray and Kathy Graham

our loving thoughts with audrey sons and family loss of a special guy ~ larry and sharon matusik

We were so sad when we heard of Kens passing away. Sydney will miss taking him baked goodies. Thoughts and prayers for Audrey and the family ~ Rita and Sydney Hamilton

Our condolences on your recent loss of a loved one. We knew Ken for many years and spent pleasurable time with him over coffee at his favourite haunts in our neighbourhood. He always had a smile, a joke, and was a pleasure to be around and chat with. He leaves us with many pleasant memories of moments shared and will be missed but never forgotten. Marg Lyver and Edward L Hillis ~ Ted Hillis

Keith/Rosie and Family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ken, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, hold tight to all the good memories for comfort. ~ Perry & Michelle Richelhoff

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Love and God Bless Randy and Louise Pompetti ~ Randy & Louise Pompetti