Norma Hall Wakely, of Medfield, MA died peacefully at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin, MA on Wednesday January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.
Born in Sanford, ME Norma was the daughter of the late Norman and Geneva Hall. Norma grew up in Sanford and graduated with an Associates Degree from Fisher Junior College in Boston. Norma worked for many years as an executive assistant at Sun Life of Canada Insurance in Wellesley, MA.
Norma loved spending time in southern Maine at her home in Ogunquit. She also had many great friends with whom she enjoyed spending time at lunches and playing bridge. Norma was an avid sports fan and was especially passionate for the Patriots and Red Sox.
Norma was predeceased by the love of her life Richard Wakely to whom she was married from 1959 until his death in 2003. Norma and Richard had a wonderful network of friends and colleagues from Dover Sherborn High School with whom they remained lifelong friends.
Norma was the loving mother of Jeffrey Wakely and his wife Betty Ann of Norfolk, MA. Her true pride and joy are her two grandsons, Michael of New York City and Gregory of Boston. She was predeceased by her son James (Chip) who died in 2016. Norma also leaves a sister Gayle Tirrell of Florida. She was predeceased by sisters Sandra Johnson and Jean Clarke.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Tuesday January 17 at 12pm at the Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home, 15 Miller St, Medfield. Visiting hours will be prior to the Services from 10am to 12pm. Burial will be Wednesday January 18 at 12pm at the Ocean View Cemetery, Wells Maine.