Merle was one of five children born to Elmor and Stella Jordan on September 19, 1940. She grew up in Manchester, NH and graduated from Central High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Keene Teacher’s College. From there, she started her career as a teacher. She became one of the first special education teachers in NH, teaching in the Hooksett School District for 37 years. Always active, Merle spent her retirement years working at Disney and continuing to help those in need. She was an accomplished quilter and member of the Heritage Quilter’s Guild. She loved crafts, gardening and most of all being with her family.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Edward Norman, Sr. who never left her side; dedicated daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Andrew Horton; daughter-in-law, Laura Norman; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Karson Norman; sister, Irene Donahue; brother and sister-in-law Cecil and Gert Jordan; sister, Norma Jordan; brother in-law Robert Norman and partner, Grace; sister in-law Charlotte LeClair and partner, Len; sister and brother-in law, Ellen and Peter Berube and many close nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be dearly missed by all.
She was predeceased by her son, Edward Norman, Jr; parents, Elmor and Stella Jordan; sister, Eleanor Christopolous and other beloved in-laws and family members.
Service will beheld at St. Pius X Parish at 575 Candia Road Manchester NH, 03109, at 10am Tuesday January 5th 2021.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire online (www.wish.org/nh) or 814 Elm Street, Suite 300 in Manchester, NH 03101-2230.
Condolences may be offered at www.McHughFuneralHome.com
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