Alice C. Norton
July 1, 1958 ~ March 27, 2017
Alice Clare Norton South Portland Alice Clare Norton, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 27, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Chicago, IL on July 1, 1958 to John and Mary L. Norton, Alice was the youngest of five children. Maine was Alices home since 1965 where she developed a deep love for the ocean and sandy beaches on Long Island in Casco Bay and worked as a teenager in the family pizza and lobster bake business. She graduated from South Portland High School in 1976, the University of Maine (Orono) in 1980, and earned a Masters Degree in English Literature from the University of New Hampshire in 1991. Alice loved teaching and took great pride in her 30 year career as an educator teaching high school English with an emphasis in Special Education. Alice was gregarious and loving, humble and quick witted; a voracious reader borne of intellectual curiosity. She was a lifelong student with a passion for learning which she imparted to her students, nieces and nephews. She was a woman of inner strength and poise who loved wholeheartedly, gave generously and received graciously. She loved photography, travel, walks on the beach, gardening, craft shows and Scrabble. She delighted in simple joys - a beautiful sunset, picking blueberries, a good joke, a strong cup of tea, the sound of bell buoy #10, and time with nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, John S. and Mary L. Norton. She is survived by sisters, Mary C. Norton of South Portland, Annie Norton of Farmington; brother, John S. Norton and wife Nancy of South Portland and brother, Mark Norton of South Portland; nieces, Nora and Eliza Smiley; nephews, Jonathan Norton and wife Katie and Nate Smiley and wife Cara Takajian; grandniece, Isla; grandnephews, Silas, Seamus, and Jacob. The family would like to extend special thanks to VNA Hospice and The Girls At Home Care for providing support and care to Alice and family over the past four months. To Mollie Dalphonse, thank you for your love and kindness. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 10:00am at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will be private. To view Alices memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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My deepest condolences. I just learned of this sorrowful news and wished I could have attended services in person. Prayers for Alice and her family.
– Peter Jensen
Alice was sharp as a tack and always made me think, and, when I caught up with her, laugh. We’ll all miss you, Alice. Keep em all honest up there!
– Ruthie
My condolences to the Norton family. Alice was my neighbor in Hart Hall at UMO and then my housemate when we moved off campus. All of my fondest memories from college include Alice. From those years came a lasting friendship, mostly because she made the extra effort to keep in touch. Alice loved life and enriched the lives she touched. She expanded my vocabulary, helped me learn to love and appreciate the coast, and inspired me to be a better person. The songs Moondance by Van Morrison and I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart will forever remind me of her. Rest In Peace , my friend.
– Brenda Hews
Alice was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. I first met her when she started attending St Joseph’s after she left Holy Cross. When people think about someone they haven’t seen or heard from in ages, they always remember attributes associated with those individuals. When I think of Alice, I’ll always remember her sense of humor and her infectious smile.
– William Devoe
Alice Clare: daughter, sister, auntie, friend–a woman of couage, grace, and class. Alice taught us how to live a good life: learn to brew a good cup of tea, remember bithdays, tell good stories, stay true to the “oldies,” be discerning when choosing sea glass, appreciate a job well done, have faith, speak out on your beliefs, take time to be together, laugh often, Today we begin the work of missing her.
– Marilyn Wegner
I am sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I have fond memories of the lobster bakes on Long Island, the round trip cruises to Nova Scotia (Prince of Fundy or Caribe), and other events with Alice, Mark, and other Norton family members. Alice was a smart, sweet, and fun person. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
– Brian Jeffery
John, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Alice. Our condolences to you and your family.
– Jack & Andrea Conner
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– pammy
My condolences to all my Norton cousins.
– Paul Jensen
Dear John, Nancy and all the Nortons: We are so sorry to hear about this loss. May you can find condolence in good memories and the love of your family. Our deep condolences, Judy & Jim
– Judy Paolini & Jim Thibault
Growing up with the Norton family was such a fine time in our lives. The pizza place was so much a part of our youth. Lobster bakes, the player piano. And sweet Alice. “Oh Tony… ” for some reason or the other. Always there. Visiting vinylhaven was cool.. Alice and Mark. Almost twins. Always there. Seeing you at the shop for a haircut, taking care of Mark, and him taking care of you. Now your with your mom and we will always have you in our hearts. You are missed.
– Tony and Julie
It’s hard to believe the young red headed girl perched on a chair reading a book while checking our pizza is gone. I remember she had made an art project out of that song “feeling groovey” one summer day sitting at the coolest job on the island at the time. The picture of her brings back pleasant memories of her laughing, it was a great laugh. So sorry for your loss. 2 corinthians 1:3,4 Love Lisa
– Lisa Coolbrith
What I remember most about Alice (and it seems I am one of many who share this memory) is that she seemed always smiling and open and very very funny. What an attitude. I liked her sense of humor and the world is a less joyous place without her here, though, I imagine that wherever she is now the atmosphere is much improved. So sorry for your loss.
– Leslie Ross
I am so sad to see that Alice passed. This photo is just as I remember her when we were friends at Catherine McAuley High School so many years ago. I remember her as such a fun person who laughed easily. May she rest in peace
– Julie Prevost-Lucci
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers and blessing. Patty
– Patricia Rybak
Alice was a college friend of mine and neighbor at Harte Hall. I’m so sorry to see this so late. I’m sorry I did not keep in touch since 1988 meetup in Lewiston. I still remember her as a fun and brilliant friend. Rest in peace Alice.
Dottie Foster Vachon