NORMA CATHERINE PERLETT

It is with great sadness that the family of Norma Perlett (nee McCabe) announces her passing on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008.
Up until July, 2008, Norma had lived in Fort Frances, Ont. most of her life. In July, Norma moved to Hope, B.C. to be with her daughter, Jyl, and son-in-law, Fred.
She was born April 19, 1920 in Fort Frances to the late James McCabe and Elva McCabe-Nance. She was united in marriage in 1942 to the late Clarence “Kelly” Perlett.
Norma was a kind soul who will be greatly missed by her family and so many close friends. She was extremely proud of all her grandchildren, especially her great-grandchildren.
Norma is survived by her two daughters, Jyl (Fred) Tuck of Hope, B.C. and Diane (Richard) Bouchard of Red Deer, Alta.; seven grandchildren, Tammy (Gary) Shymko and Victoria (Ron) Allard of Winnipeg, Man., Jason (Jess) Bouchard, Nembia (Cam) Beddome, and Nicole (Eric) Boles of Red Deer, Alta., Kelly (Chris) Woods of Fort Frances, Ont., and James Perlett of Winnipeg, Man.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are her brother, Donald (Wilma) McCabe of Fort Frances, Ont.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Norma has now been reunited with the love of her life, Kelly; her son, James, and daughter-in-law, Carole; her mother and father; as well as her brother, Gordon, and sister, Winnifred.
Norma loved living in Fort Frances. She had a real passion for the water. In the evenings, she would sit on her front porch and watch the river. She also loved to be at the cabin in the summer doing various outdoor activities, especially anything on the lake.
Throughout the years, she met and formed special friendships with various people, and loved and cherished each and every one of them.
Norma had a wonderful life. She was an extremely dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br. #29 in Fort Frances, having joined the auxiliary on Feb. 14, 1951. In 2002, she received a Life Membership as well as the Meritorious Service Award.
During her membership with the auxiliary, she held numerous positions. Over the years, she was a Deputy District Commander and a District Commander. At different times, she was the Legion secretary, treasurer, president, and first and second vice-president.
In 2006, she received a pin for 55 years of service.
Norma also was a member of the Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary for 24 years. She was the treasurer for four years and was on the board of directors.
She also was a member of the Rainycrest Auxiliary and the Royal Purple, along with the Knox United Church Auxiliary and, at one point, was the treasurer for the Fort Frances Curling Club.
A memorial service will not be held until the spring.
If family and friends so desire, in memoriam donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br. #29 c/o P.O. Box 92, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M5.