Norman Marius Janson
May 25, 1953 ~ January 23, 2025
Resided in:
Portland, Maine
Portland – Norman Marius Janson, 71, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at his home in Portland.
Norman was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 25, 1953, son of the late Marius Roger and Chrysoula Grace (Kominos) Janson. The family moved to Illinois and then to New Jersey; eventually settling in Winchester, Mass. Norman graduated from Winchester High School and was active in sports, playing varsity soccer. He graduated cum laude from the University of Mass, Amherst.
Norman pursued a career in the insurance industry from 1980 to his eventual retirement in 2018. Shooting darts was a favorite hobby. His skill helped lead the dart team, Hot Shots, to the Lake Regional A Division Championship. He was a great lover of Maine outdoors and a true seeker of the deep woods. Any season could find him hiking the many Maine or New Hampshire trails. Early morning fishing adventures were another favorite hobby along with biking and following space exploration advances. He was an avid reader. Norman had an innate ability to care deeply for others and took joy in helping out a friend or neighbor. He was a man of quiet strength and sincere generosity.
Norman is survived by his wife, Jennifer Fischer; son, Brian Janson; daughter Lauren Janson; stepson, Jordan and his wife Meghan Fischer; stepdaughter Kimberly Fischer; and granddaughter, Olivia Fischer.
Family and friends are invited to visit on February 8, 2025, from 1pm – 3pm at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State St. Portland.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Norman’s memory to Portland Trails, 38 Diamond St. Portland, ME 04101.
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My sincere condolences to Jennifer and all his loved ones.
Norm was a good neighbor and a kind man, always willing to stop and chat, offer advice or a friendly wave. I will miss his steady and thoughtful presence in our little neck of the woods.
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Norm will be sorely missed.
I will miss seeing Norm passing by my kitchen window to go on one of his many walks and hikes, or on his bicycle… stopping by my garden for a chat while out getting his mail.
Norman and I were close friends in high school, and suite mates at UMass. I remember going to Crane’s beach every summer with him, and snorkeling in Rockport. We’d visit his brother in Maine – and I think that’s when he fell in love with the state. We’d play bridge well into the wee hours, and would discuss the philosophies of his beloved Plato and Aristotle. Over the years, we stayed friends. I moved to Virginia after I got married, and he would visit Tom and me when he could. We stayed good friends, and my last conversation with him was just a few days before he passed away. I will miss my dear friend.
Norman and I met in Winchester High School. After high school we worked at the Shinglemane Brass Works in Maine. The attached picture is an example. We worked hard and had fun. I will miss him. John
He cared about everything and everyone.
I once took him with me on a Field assignment involving Logging Equipment that was deep in the woods. We had to hike about 2 miles to the burned up equipment in about a foot of snow. He stated that I should have a company snowmobile to gain access to these deep woods claims!!
So sorry to hear of Norm’s passing, My condolences to his family and friends.
I worked with Norm for 18 years at Acadia Insurance Company.
One of the easiest going individuals I ever met!
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Norm was a great person and co- worker.
He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Norm was a great mentor and was very passionate about his job, an attribute that I truly appreciated. I was blessed to start my career with him as a leader. He was a great director, and I enjoyed my time working for and with him.
To all of Norm’s family and loved ones, especially Jennifer, please know that we are thinking of you and know how much Norm will be missed.
When I came to Maine and went to work at Acadia Norm worked for me but he was a true friend as well. He introduced me to the company, its culture and led me to become comfortable in Portland.
Everyone knows that Norm was an outdoorsman but he was also a collector of experiences and had a great curiosity.
Norm was a serious man but also had a great sense of humor. He was extremely hard working and incredibly loyal. He did a great job of reaching out and staying in touch with his friends. You could take his word to the bank.
We wanted to cook a special dinner for my brother and his new girlfriend and we had no usable kitchen so we asked our dear friend Norman a most outrageous favor of using his mother’s immaculate kitchen to make pumpkin soup inside the pumpkins and cook a goose. He got us in there as his mom was away on a trip. We messed up that perfect kitchen but did try to replicate her fastidiousness when cleaning. As soon as she arrived home she said who’s been in my kitchen. What a friend! And he didn’t even get to eat the food.
My sincere condolences to Norm’s family and loved ones. I had the privilege of working with Norm for many years. Norm was extremely dedicated, loyal, and kind to all. He will be missed.