Norma Karin Mantynen

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Raymond Mantynen (1979), married August 8, 1953. Dear mother of Randy, Philip (Rebecca), David (Bonnie), and Chris. Loved grandmother of Paul, Brianna, Thomas, Nathan, Benjamin, Rachel, Quinn, Carlin, Mark (Lindsay), Steven, Michele, and Makayla. Dear sister of Nelly Piotto(Gary). Also remembered by her several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Nancy Hewitt.

Norma and Ray were married in Sudbury, August 8, 1953. They moved to Huron, South Dakota for Ray's Seminary and welcomed first son Randy in 1954. Ray's first call was to Pangman, SK, where in 1956 second son Philip was born. The next call was to Flin Flon, MB, where son David was born in 1959. The family's next and final move was to Kitchener, where in 1961 fourth son Chris was born.

Norma was artistic using her talents for church, work and family endeavors. She was an avid knitter, cook, reader, loving mom and caregiver. Norma will truly be missed by all.

Norma's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 7 - 9 p.m. Please note: In accordance with the regulations of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, due to COVID-19, all visitations, funerals and interments are restricted to a specified number of attendees. All visitors will be required to wear a mask or face covering, provide name and telephone number, and must maintain social distancing at all times. If you are feeling unwell or have traveled outside of Canada in the past 14 days, please do not attend. Please follow the directions of the funeral home staff upon arrival. Due to COVID-19, a private funeral service will be held by the family. Norma's funeral service may be viewed online on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Faith Lutheran Church's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGBwSDnWiY. Cremation will follow, with a private interment at Parkview Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church, 247 Westmount Rd. E., Kitchener, ON N2M 4Z2. Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com