Chester W. Norton Obituary (2017 - 2017)

Visitation Details Friday, November 24th, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Saturday, November 25th, 2017 10:00am, Marsh Corner Commuinty Church Interment Details Richardson Cemetery DRACUT, MA - Chester Chet' W. Norton Jr., 75, died on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Francis) Norton, until her passing in 1991. Chet was born in Lowell, MA on October 7, 1942, a son of the late Dorothea (Manahan) and Chester W. Norton Sr. He was educated in Dracut and a graduate of Dracut High School. Chet then continued his education at Wentworth Institute, where he earned his Master Electrician's License. For 26 years, Chet worked as an electrician for Emcore-Millipore. Chet was an automobile enthusiast, with a special interest for Corvette's. He enjoyed camping, biking, snowmobiling, kayaking, hiking, and skiing. Chet was an active member of the Marsh Corner Community Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Most of all he loved and supported his grandchildren, whom were very special to him. As a proud grandfather he enjoyed attending all of their various social events. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his daughter, Wendy (Norton) Nelson and her husband Jeremy of Ipswich; his two grandchildren, Heather and Alex; his best friend Rachel Walmsley of Chelmsford; and his two sisters, "Cissy" Gleason and her husband William of Lowell, and Robin Rondo and her husband John of CT; as well as many nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. on FRIDAY, November 24th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 25th, at 10 a.m. at the Marsh Corner Community Church, Methuen. Burial to follow in Richardson Cemetery, Dracut. Memorial contributions can be made to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. To leave an online condolence, story or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home." Service Details Visitation When November 24, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address