Norma Ruth (Hedges) Mathews, of Branford, age 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 26, 2015, in Branford. Norma was born on January 6, 1932 in Amanda, OH to the late Andy Hedges & Mary Leona VanFossen. Norma is survived by her daughter Debbie Kraft of Boardman, OH, her sons Raymond and JoAnn (Bracale) Mathews of Cooper City, FL, Ken and Eileen (Schreck) Mathews of Hamden, beloved friend Donna Saunders of Branford, her cherished 8 grandchildren and 6 super great grandchildren along with brothers Paul, Carl and sisters Martha and Dorothy. She is predeceased by her adored son Patrick Mathews, her brothers Virgil, Earl, & Ray, sisters Alma, Florence, Katherine, Eileen, & Freda. Norma worked for over 50 years as an electronic technician. After retirement, Norma enjoyed sewing, gardening, and spending time with family and loved ones.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday morning Nov. 30, 2015 in Colonial, 86 Circular Ave Hamden at 10am. Interment will follow in the Mathews family plot at All Saints Cemetery. CALLING HOURS SUNDAY FROM 4-7PM. Condolences may be express at colonialfunerals.com
Place of Service
Colonial,86 Circular Ave Hamden
Time of Service
Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 at 10 O'clock
Place of Visitation
Colonial 86 Circular Ave Hamden
Time of Visitation
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 from 4-7pm.
Cemetery
All Saints Cemetery
Just wanted to say what Linda would have posted......the world is going to be a bit less interesting and joyful without you Norma. You were my wife' dearest and best friend for nearly 40 years, and along with your family and friends, will deeply miss your vibrant spirit that enjoyed whatever treasures life presented, or coped with its obstacles with little complaint. You and Linda were kindred spirits and to this day, despite many trips to St. Martin, I remain a little envious that Linda still recalls the trip that the two of you took there as her most enjoyable! Rest in peace "Norma Jean" (and I know that secretly you liked my nickname for you). We love you.
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Linda & Jim Polony and family