Lois A.(Cunningham) Norberg, 73, of South Portland passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough with her children at her side.She was born January 15, 1949, the daughter of Kenneth & Alberta (Roberts) Cunningham. Lois grew up in Portland and attended Portland Schools. She worked as a Senior Test Operator at National Semiconductor for many years. She took her work seriously and was very proud of her position there.
Lois was a wonderful mother, but she really shined when she became a “Mimi.” She was so proud of all her children & grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Lois also loved fashion and was frequently seen wearing her trademark scarves, hats, and accessories, many of which were homemade.
Lois had a contagious laugh.Once you got her going, it was hard to stop. She loved comedies and her favorite TV show was “Everybody Loves Raymond” and anything Dustin Hoffman. She also listened to a lot of classic rock and pop music. She once told her daughter that listening to pop music was one of the ways she tried to stay young. Mom loved everything “Maine,” especially lobsters & clams, visiting the Fryeburg Fair & Cumberland Craft Fair, and going to the ocean just to put her toes in the sand.
Lois was an intensely creative spirit and passionate about arts & crafts. She was always dabbling with new hobbies and trying new things. Shewas also a card shark and enjoyed playing Texas hold’em and would play competitively online.
Lois is survived by the love of her life, Bruce Norberg of Hollis, as well as their three children, Ericka Bradbury &her husband Robert Taylor of Limington, Ben McDonald of Sebago, and Shauna &Thomas Larrabee of Cumberland. Mimi is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Chase and his wife Whitney, Amber, Russell, Summer, Ella, Lily, Thomas & Alexandra. She is also survived by her five siblings Sandra, Kenneth Jr., Richard, Linda & Bruce.
Per her request, Lois will be honored with a celebration of life gathering and karaoke tribute at her daughter’s house at 90 July Street in Limington on August 27, 2022 at 2 p.m. A burial service at Highland Memorial Cemetery in South Portland will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity or foundation that is close to your heart.
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