Norma P. Reinholz

Norma (Provencal) Reinholz, 96, passed away on August 5, 2022 at Manchester Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Reinholz Jr. for 52 years. Norma was born on July 16, 1926 in Bennington, Vermont. Norma had been employed in her early years by Northeast Savings. She was also a parishioner of St. Isaac Jogues Church and a member of the Ladies Guild. Norma was an avid Boston Red Sox and UCONN Women’s basketball fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, and her bi-annual trips to Maine.

Norma was also a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Wayne Reinholz of East Hartford and Wayne’s partner Lorraine Zera, two daughters Cheryl Hampson, her husband Thomas of Vernon, Karen Fleming, her husband Brian of Tolland; and her grandson Thomas Hampson, Jr. of Vernon. Norma was predeceased by her sisters Eunice Grise and Mildred Dorman and her brothers Clifford and Leonard Provensal.

A special thanks goes out to the nurses, aides and therapists of Manchester Manor and the Vernon Visiting Nurse Hospice for the care of Norma and kindness to her family during this trying time. Heartfelt thanks to mom’s “angels” Mo and Evelyn at Manchester Manor and Donna, Vernon Visiting Nurse Hospice.

Funeral and burial services will be private at Norma’s request. Norma always worried about the animals. Memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 (www.cthumane.org), Manchester Manor, 385 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040, Vernon Visiting Nurse, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the Reinholz family.