Norman G. Child

LEWISTON- Norman Gene Child Sr., 56, of Lewiston died unexpectedly Saturday morning May 30, 2009 at his home on Pine Street. He was born in Lewiston on June 17, 1952 the son of Flora B. Soper and Clarion Child. Norman enjoyed music and was a wonderful guitar player. He also enjoyed bingo and family gatherings at his parents and brothers home in Auburn. Norman was a big hearted man who always put others before himself. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I will be listening for his music playing in heaven, goodbye for now friend!He is survived by his children, Melissa Treadwell of Greene, Clyde Herrick of Sabattus, Norman Child Jr. of Lewiston, Sheldon Child of Lewiston, Richard Foster of Ottisfield and Kevin Child; beautiful grandchildren and one great grandchild; three sisters Susan Bowden and her husband Steve of Lewiston, Linda Levesque and her husband Robert and Clarissa Collins; four brothers Bruce Soper of Auburn, Donald Soper of Auburn, Harold Soper Jr. of Lewiston and Robert Soper and his wife Heather of Waldoboro; and several nieces and nephews. Norman was predeceased by his father Clarion Child and his mother Flora Soper; his step-father Harold Soper Sr.; and his brother Irvin Child. NOTICE Child- Died in Lewiston Saturday May 30, 2009. Mr. Norman G. Sr. age 56 a resident of Lewiston. A Memorial service honoring Norman's life will be celebrated on Monday 11AM at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Auburn with Reverend Marian Marks officiating. Committal services will follow in the family lot at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday from 6-8PM at the Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel 62 Spring St., Auburn 784-6449.