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Lillian Norton

Milford, CT

April 20, 1919 - October 11, 2010

Lillian Norton Obituary

Lillian W. Norton, age 91, of Orange, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 in Milford Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1919 in New Haven to the late Michael and Catherine Whelan. She grew up in the Morris Cove area of New Haven and attended Nathan Hale and Hill House High School. Lillian graduated from St. Raphael’s School of Nursing in 1940. As a Registered Nurse she worked at several convalescent homes including the Orange Convalescent Home. She also worked for the CT Department of Health and her last position before retiring at 76 was for Dr. Thomas Hansen in New Haven. An active member of the community, she was the past President for the American Legion Post 127 and member of Holy Infant Church. She was a caring, loving Mother who was devoted to her family. Lillian was gracious, strong, and had an incredible memory. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Lillian is survived by her devoted children David M. Norton and his wife Sallyanne of Orange and Laurie N. Luce and her husband Matthew R. of Woodbridge, grandchildren Matthew Luce, Julie Luce and David Norton Jr. She is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Julius E. Norton, son Arthur J. Norton, daughter Katherine A. Norton and brothers Robert and Donald Whelan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10am. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven. Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford are handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

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