Norma Frances Goulding, 90, of Monument Beach, MA passed away on March 22nd, 2021. She was born to Henry and Thelma Santosuosso on December 22nd, 1930 in Brighton, Massachusetts. She is predeceased in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Stephen Goulding. Norma is the loving mother of Pam and Chuck Weitz, Scott Goulding, Kevin and Cindy Goulding, Wayne Goulding, son-in-law Richard Wadman and Joyce Goulding. She is predeceased in death by her daughter, Claudia Wadman, as well as her granddaughters Nicole Goulding and Alecia Goulding, her sister Thelma MacLean and dearest cousins Joseph and Charlene Santosuoss . Norma shared many loving times with her grandchildren, including Andrea (Noah) Goldman, Tina (Bernard) Goulding, Craig (Becca) Wadman, Donna (Danny) Wadman, Jenny (Jim) Chaney, Jeff (Karen) Weitz, Jeremy (Lesley) Weitz, Kara Goulding, and Stephen Goulding. She is also survived by 15 adoring great-grandchildren.
Norma and Stephen married and immediately set off to live in Alaska “a US territory” at the time, they raised their family living the military life all over the United States before settling in Monument Beach in 1968. Many wonderful experiences with their family and friends formed a rich and happy life for her. Norma was highly active at Saint John the of Evangelist Catholic Church. She thoroughly enjoyed making chowder for Bingo and created lifelong friendships with her Bingo pals. She enjoyed traveling and cruising with many Bourne friends over the years. Norma and Steve ecstatically supported the Bourne Braves. Players lived with them during the season and Norma enjoyed working the food stand with dear friend, Ms. Carol Valerie. The family is indebted to Ms. Valerie for all the support, friendship and compassion she provided to Norma at the onset of her illness.
Norma was so full of life and her children and grandchildren have many stories to tell of the wonderful life they relished growing up in the Goulding household. She was so thankful to see her children and grandchild grow up and shared memorable times in all their lives. She extended kindness to all her children’s friends, many times opening her home to them.
A private mass will be held on March 31st, 2021. Burial will follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held later due to current COVID-19 restrictions.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bourne Council on Aging Alzheimer’s Fund, 239 Main St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532; Bourne Fire and Rescue Squad, Box 31, Monument Beach, MA 02553; or St. John the Evangelist Church, Box 15558, Pocasset, Ma 02559
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