Whitman – John L. Norton 58 of Whitman, formerly a longtime resident of Abington, died Monday February 8. He was the beloved husband of Machele (Garneau) Norton.
Born in Quincy and raised in Braintree he was the son of the late Edwin F. and Yvonne I. (Boudreau) Norton.
In his early years of education John had attended Braintree Schools but was a proud graduate of the Blue Hill Regional Technical School.
Prior to his recent move to Whitman, John had been a resident of Abington for over twenty-four years, and was a familiar face in the South Shore area having been a licensed carpenter operating his own business “John Norton Carpentry”
He is survived by his loving children Patrick Norton of Blackstone, Nicole Norton of Duxbury and Julie Norton of Whitman, his siblings Richard Norton of CA, Carol Norton of Hadley and Janet Daly of AZ. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a great niece and nephew.
His services will be held Saturday February 13 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in St. Bridget Church, Abington. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington. Visiting hours will be held Friday February 12 from 4:00-8:00 PM.
Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1324 Belmont Street – Suite 204, Brockton, MA 02301.