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Norris, William Thomas "Bill"

Norris, William Thomas "Bill"[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]

Male 1903 - 1973  (70 years)


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  • Name Norris, William Thomas "Bill"  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Birth Sep 1903  Middlesex, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 18 Dec 1973  Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 8, 9, 12
    Burial 22 Dec 1973  Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 8, 9, 12
    Person ID I402146219635  Rick Dondo's Family
    Last Modified 29 Sep 2025 

    Family Mehmel, Emma Erna,   b. 26 Feb 1914, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 May 2015, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 101 years) 
    Marriage 13 Aug 1949  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    Type: Spousaliage of Frnn / Norris", 
    Family ID F5676  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Spousaliage of Frnn / Norris", - 13 Aug 1949 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 18 Dec 1973 - Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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      It may also contain stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website.


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      Described as: Obituary for William Thomas "Bill" Norris (1903), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press on 1973/12/21 (Page 25)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original

      Published in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 21 Dec 1973

      The offered place of birth is: Middlesex, England
      The offered date of birth is: Sep 1903
      The offered place of death is: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of death is: 18 Dec 1973
      Reporting that the death occurred in or at the Health Sciences Centre

      Cemetery / final disposition identified as: Brookside Cemetery

      The following people have been identified as mentioned in the notice:

      William Thomas "Bill" Norris (1903), Emma Erna (Mehmel) Norris (1914)


      The notice has not been transcribed


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      Presented as pertaining to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 17 Aug 1949

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      It is described as "The Winnipeg Tribune; Publication Date: 17/ Aug/ 1949; Publication Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada".

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      It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "EMMA ERNA NORRIS, Date of Passing: May 29, 2015; Peacefully, and with God's grace, Emma Erna Norris (nee Mehmel) entered paradise on May 29, 2015. Emma was born 1914 in Winnipeg to Ewald and Philippina Mehmel. Her greatest joy was reminiscing abou".t her childhood - chasing tadpoles amongst the cattails in the ditch...and the sparkling delight of Christmas at the family home on Tweed Avenue. She was a shy, curious and determined little girl, characteristics displayed throughout her life. As a young woman her accomplishments were many: she was an avid swimmer at YWCA, exceptional seamstress, produced fine needlepoint and played piano. Her clear, sweet voice was appreciated in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Choir. She was vivacious as Miss Gay and Romantic Mexico' in the Parade of Nations Pageant at the German Club where her family were long-standing members. Her years with the German Club dancing and singing remained as if just yesterday in her memory. But her coming of age' event was a trip to the Chicago World's Fair in 1933. Emma earned a Certificate in Home Nursing and another one in business services. She worked for Public Press, Quinton's Cleaners and Eaton's Catalog (until its closing in 1976) and finally for the Federal Government Grain Commission until her retirement. It was during her time at Eaton's that she met her future husband Bill Norris. At age 36, she married Bill and along with his two children formed a family. She and Bill had one child to whom she was deeply devoted. Her closeness with her family and in particular her beloved sister Elsie would be a balm in the untimely passing of Bill in 1973. She joined the Oddfellows and Rebecca's Lodge and was given the honour of serving as Noble Grand; she made two trips to Europe and traveled by train across Western Canada. Even in her 80s and 90s, she was always eager to travel to the US to attend functions and visit with her daughter. At home, she spent many happy hours in her garden with her dear poodle Peppy'. Well into their 90s, Elsie and Emma arm in arm in matching mink were a fixture at Winnipeg malls. Emma and her sister got their first apartments right next to each other at Cathedrale Manor in 2007. Two precious years at the manor, and Emma was once more alone with the passing of her sister. But the love and comfort of others at the manor had her blossoming in her late 90s and each birthday was a shared celebration. Her tiny figure warmed by the fireplace...her sunshiny smile at every exchange...her happy singing - these will remain treasured memories. Predeceased by her parents Ewald and Philippina Mehmel, brothers Herman, Rudy, Vincent and infant brother Paul, sister Elsie, and husband William (Bill) Norris, Emma leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Carla Norris-Raynbird, grandchildren Gregory and Andria Raynbird, and her sister Helen Mehmel. She will also be sadly missed by Kerby Smiley (Gord) and Barrie Norris (Dorothy), and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her friends at Cathedrale Manor. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Cathedrale Manor Chapel, 321 Avenue de la Cathedrale in St. Boniface with a viewing at 1:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank Cathedrale Manor personnel (in particular Rhonda Brown) for their kindness and devotion to Emma. In lieu of flowers, donations in Emma's memory may be made to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter or the Winnipeg Humane Society. Ich bin klein, Mein Herz ist rein Darf niemand drin wohnen als Jesus allein. "Sing with the Angels Mom - Ich liebe dich" NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE in care of arrangements

      -- As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2015

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