Maria Elaina Norton, 63, of Fremont, OH passed away on July 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18, 1955 in Fremont the daughter of Francis Elliott and Dolores Catherine (Omlor) Norton. She was a 1973 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Maria received her LPN degree from Providence Nursing School and her RN degree from Owens Community College.
Maria was a nurse at St. Charles Mercy Hospital and St. Bernadine Home for many years until her health no longer allowed her to work. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Plant ‘n Bloom Garden Club where she was a master gardener. Maria was the family historian, an avid quilter and recycler. She enjoyed entering exhibits in the Sandusky County Fair where she won numerous ribbons and best of shows. Maria enjoyed providing charitable work for many organizations.
Maria is survived by her siblings, Patricia (Paul) Rawls, Foster, VA, Frank (Kimberley) Norton, Brooktondale, NY, Bruce (Barbara) Norton, Reynoldsburg, OH, Martin Norton, Avondale, AZ, Peter (Brenda) Norton, Gibsonburg, OH, Rose Slosser, Dublin, OH, Catherine Studer, LaGrange, OH and Jerome (Vanessa) Norton, Centerburg, OH; brother-in-law, James Merrill, Melbourne, FL and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Joyce Merrill, Michael Norton and Gregory Norton and brother-in-law, Dennis Studer.
The family would like to thank Maria’s friends and neighbors for their caring support through her illness.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, August 4, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadine Home, 1220 Tiffin St., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to the service at St. Bernadine’s.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials: Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or St. Bernadine’s Home, 1220 Tiffin St., Fremont, OH
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Alan Binger
July 11, 2018 at 4:43 pmThe flower exhibit at the fair will be vastly different this year without Maria. She was a wonderful mentor to many of the other exhibitors.
Tina Rigby
July 12, 2018 at 12:14 pmI extend my deepest sympathy to all of you. It is a great loss. She was a wonderful and loving friend for so many years. Have many wonderful memories with her.
Jeanette Ricker
July 12, 2018 at 1:21 pmMaria and I became acquainted at our quilt guild, Hayes Ohio Star Quilt Guild, She was so friendly and always a joy to talk with — and so creative,- giving us interesting quilting and sewing challenges. She will be missed.
Annie Notheis Brayley
July 12, 2018 at 9:55 pmDear Pat and family,
I was so sorry to hear this sad news.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Jeff and Barb Aldrich
July 13, 2018 at 2:37 pmDear Brenda, Pete and Norton Family, Please accept our sincerest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Nrien
July 13, 2018 at 5:37 pmI worked with Maria at St Charles Hospital. She was loved by her patients and staff. A very kind and caring person.
Nancy Sattler
July 17, 2018 at 1:26 pmTo Maria’s family,
I am so sorry for you loss. Maria was a wonderful person and a good friend. I will never be able to garden at home or walk into the fairgrounds without thinking of her. I am sure she is up in heaven looking down on us. I will miss her.
Christine Wasserman
July 29, 2018 at 4:17 pmDear Norton Family:
Maria and I were good friends in grade school and continued our friendship long after college through letters and occasional calls. She was always kind and cared deeply about others. I will remember her always for her love of family and faith, and wish each of you peace during this time of sadness. May God’s perpetual light shine upon her.
Tanya
July 30, 2018 at 8:08 pmMy deepest condolences to family and friends. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.