Arthur W. NortonBurlington - Arthur William Norton, 75 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 29, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born on April 15, 1937 in Burlington, VT son of the late Spencer and Ellen (Kellogg) Norton. He married the former Barbara Perry on November 16, 1963 in Fairfax, VT.
Art graduated from Vergennes High School in 1955 and completed a post-graduate year at Vermont Academy. Afterwards, he attended Albany Business College and Johnson State College. Art returned to school in the late 1980’s and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Community College of Vermont in 1991.
After stints with Lake Champlain Transportation and the Vermont Air National Guard, Art was hired by IBM in Essex Junction. He worked there for over twenty-seven years until his retirement.
Art raised his family in Fairfax for twenty-six years, where he was very active in the community. He served as president of Fairfax Rescue and he was a past-master of the local Masonic Lodge (Lamoille Lodge #6, F&AM). He also served on Fairfax’s Board of Civil Authority and was a board member of the United Church of Fairfax. Art performed many weddings over the years as a Justice of the Peace in Fairfax.
As a Boy Scout, Art became an Eagle Scout. He was active with the organization in Vergennes and Fairfax as an adult.
After retirement, Art and Barbara lived in Salem, MA and Pembroke, ME during the 1990’s before returning to Vermont and residing in Burlington.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Barbara Norton of Burlington; his three sons Jim Norton and wife Carol of Byfield, MA; Joel Norton and wife Bonnie of Essex; Jonathan and wife Christina of West Springfield, MA; two brothers John Norton and wife Irene of Chappaqua, NY; Spencer Norton and wife Vina of Vergennes; seven grandchildren Jonathan, Spencer, Jacob, Gwendolen, Nicholas, Abigail, Lillian, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also predeceased by his sister Jean Norton Kingcade.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday October 3, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday October 4, 2012 at 1pm at First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington with the Reverend Mark Demers officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Arthur’s memory many be made to Lake Champlain Committee, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.
