Natalie A. Lima, 80
Dateline: Norton, MA
Natalie A. (Brown) Lima, age 80, of Norton, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Born in Norwood, MA on February 28, 1941, she was a loving daughter of the late Vincent A., Sr. and Mary (Medeiros) Brown.
Natalie grew up in Mansfield and was a 1959 graduate of Mansfield High School. For over thirty years, she was the proud owner and founder of Nat Clean Homes in Norton. She had previously worked at the Donut Kettle in Foxboro and for her brother Vincent at the former Jimmy’s Restaurant in Norton.
A resident of Norton for nearly forty years, Natalie was well-known, and actively involved in the community. She was a communicant of Saint Mary’s Church in Norton, an active member at the Norton Senior Center, a member of the Norton Community Lions Club, as well as a member of the Norton Red Hat Society.
Natalie’s greatest gift in life was her treasured family and her many valued friends. She loved country dancing and was a gifted artist, who enjoyed painting and sharing her artistic skills with her family.
She is survived by her devoted children: Nancy A. Foisy and her companion Michael Schneider of Norton, Lora M. Tarrie of Taunton, Tricia M. Briere of Long Beach, New York, Richard B. Tarrie and his wife Tracy of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Mary Beth C. Biggerstaff and her husband Casey of Portsmouth, Rhode Island and the late Doreen M. Cota and George L. Cota, Jr. She was the dear sister of Vincent Brown, Jr. of Norton, Susan Texeira and her husband Dominic of Onset and Alan Brown and his wife Darlene of Florida. She was the cherished grandmother of Jacob Hayes, Danielle Foisy, David Foisy, Donna Roose, Natalie Tarrie, Chase Brooks, Tiffani Green, Tabitha Dwyer, Ryan Tarrie, Celeste Tarrie, William Biggerstaff and Andrew Biggerstaff. She is also survived by 12 precious great grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, October 12th from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp Street (Off Route 140, Taunton Avenue) Norton.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 13th at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Mary’s Church, 1 Power Street, Norton. Burial will follow at the Timothy Plain Cemetery in Norton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Natalie’s memory may be made to the Norton Senior Center, 55 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com