Emmett Ray Norton, 82, of Manchester, died July 2, 2015 at the Elliot Hospital.
He was born in Birmingham, AL March 20, 1933 the son of Ray and Elma Norton. He had been a resident of Manchester most of his life.
Emmett retired from Anheiser Busch Co. where he worked for many years.
He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church.
He leaves his wife of 60 years, Nella M. (Sinibaldi) Norton of Manchester; a daughter, Gina Luther and husband John Scanzillo of Manchester; a daughter in law, Chantal Norton of Hooksett; two grandchildren, Sarah Luther and husband Brad Roberts and Craig Norton; two great grandchildren, Callie and Mason Roberts.
He was predeceased by a son, Gary Norton.
A funeral ceremony took place on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. Burial, with military honors, followed at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.
Memorial donations may be made to the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104