Norma Peterson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Almina Peterson (née Millie), who died peacefully at her home on the morning of Sunday, May 26, 2024, just one week after celebrating her 88th birthday.

Norma was the loving wife of Donald Peterson for 68 years. She was a cherished mother to Suzanne (Bob) Ash of Palmerston, Julie Dickin (Terry) of Ayr, and Janeen (Mark) Dickin of Kitchener. She will be fondly remembered by her 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a sister, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Norma lived a long and fulfilling life. Her bubbly personality and smile that lit up the room will be deeply missed. She spent a significant portion of her career as a switchboard operator, working for Bell Telephone, Sears, and the Waterloo Regional Police.

In accordance with Norma's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa Street South, on Thursday, June 6th, at 11:00 am. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Williamsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Norma's memory may be made to Lisaard House or the Alzheimer's Society.

We have you in our heart, your hand we cannot touch.

Still we have so many memories of the one we loved so much.

Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

God looked around his garden and found an empty place,

He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.