Mona Myrene (Lee) Norman

Mona Myrene Norman (Lee)

It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Mona, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert Norman and cherished mother of: Anne (Danny), Robert (Raymonde), Marsha (Leo), and Eric (Elizabeth). She will also be sadly missed by her sister-in-law, Helen Norman. Predeceased by her parents Alfred and Florence Lee, her sisters Alice Eldridge and Phyllis Reed, and her brothers Oliver and David Lee.

Mona’s family was blessed by her chosen role as homemaker, where a hot lunch greeted  her kids who could walk home from their nearby school. Cookies, hot from the oven, were a frequent after school snack and won over neighborhood friends every time. Later, when her husband, Bob, retired from the ONR, she ventured to BC and Ohio to visit fledged children, savoring their local culture and music.

One of Mona’s joys in life was making music. This she pursued from an early age with her brothers and sisters and her own family, sharing her lovely voice at gatherings and one-on-one. She treasured her time as a choir member of Carmichael United Church, filling in as organist when need arose. She was singing and enjoying her favorite songs at home with her children right into the last week of her life.

Our thanks go out to all of the community caregivers who helped our mother remain in her home during her advanced years. Our peace of mind would not have been possible without your care and kindness. This includes the family practice of Dr Wendy Graham and her staff who worked so hard to support us in our efforts to keep Mona in her home. Care Partners and Paramedicine also played key roles. Finally, Dr. Jinnah and the staff at North Bay Regional Health Centre deserve credit for their kindness and understanding during our Mom’s final days.

There will be an interment of her ashes at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where she and her late husband Bob will be laid to rest.

Donations to the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation or the Nipissing Serenity Hospice would be appreciated.

With each song we sing, we know you are singing harmony. Until we meet on that beautiful shore, we will miss you, Mom.