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THOMAS D. NORWAY
RICHMOND - Thomas D. Norway, 59, passed away Sept. 13, 2010 at Vermont Respite House after a long illness. Tom was born in Stannard on June 1, 1951, the son of Reginald and Aldea Norway. He graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1969 and VTC in 1972. He worked as an accountant for 38 years and had his own firm, "Thomas Norway Accounting." He also supported his wife's business, H+R Block in Essex Jct., for 26 years. Tom worked with the United Way and was a member of the Essex Jct. Businessman's Association. He was a guest speaker at many tax seminars. He had a passion for helping many people and used his life's wisdom and education to guide everyone who came to his door or called on the phone. Tom loved young people and spent many hours listening, counseling and being a good role model. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol (Harvey) Norway of Richmond; his two children, Christel Michaud and husband, Jason, of Fairfax, and Dwayne Norway and wife, Emily, of St. George; five grandchildren, Evan, Ashlyn and Amber Michaud, and Loudon and Madison Norway; sister, Linda and husband, Elmer Sayers; brother, Paul and wife, Brenda Norway; brother, Edward and wife, Lucy Norway; and sisters-in-law, Rachel Norway, Connie Norway, and Ruth Norway; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Aldea; and three brothers, Reginald, Robert, and James Norway. Funeral services will be held at St. John Vianney Church, 150 Hinesburg Rd. South Burlington on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 12 noon. Visiting hours will be at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Plesant St. Essex Jct. on Friday, Sept. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VT Respite House at 99 Allen Book Lane Williston VT.