LEICESTER: James N. Norcross 86, of Leicester died Tuesday, Jan. 6 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.