Kenneth George Norman (16 Apr 1935 - 11 May 2020)

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Kenneth George Norman, ‘Ken’, died peacefully in Stowmarket on 11 May 2020, aged 85. Widower of Gillian. Much-loved dad of David and Julia and grandad of Alexandra, Naomi, Ciaran and Arianna. There will be an interment in Sprowston and a celebration of Ken’s life when it safe for people to meet. Thank you to all the family, friends, neighbours and carers who were part of Ken’s life. A kind, honest and generous man. Donations if wished payable to: East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices which both mum and dad supported. Donations can be made online or sent to Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, The Nutshell, Milton Road South, Stowmarket, IP14 1EZ.

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Alexandra Norman donated £30 in memory of Kenneth

For my dearest grandad. I will treasure the memories I have of us and will try my best to live up to the kindness, generosity and curiosity that I so dearly admired in you. All my love, Alex

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Angela Norman donated £40 in memory of Kenneth
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Elizabeth Norman donated in memory of Kenneth
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Gary & Denise Lambert donated £100 in memory of Kenneth

In loving memory of dear Ken.
A true Gentleman with morals. A hard working man who loved his family, nature and the garden. Remembering when you worked in our offices at Morley Hall. One day you looked out of the window and said "when I retire I'm going to come back and work in the garden" and you did for many years! We always knew when it was Tuesday as it would rain most of the time, this never stopped you! Over the years you planted many cuttings, telling me where they came from etc. These will be forever memories of you Ken in our garden, thank you. We will be planting a Rowen tree in your memory, its such a beautiful tree! Wish we'd planted one earlier! Good Night, God Bless.xx

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Bróna Werritt donated in memory of Kenneth
Janet Hughes wrote

Will miss our chats talking about family, memories and people we knew from our childhood in Over.

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Janet Hughes donated in memory of Kenneth
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Julia Norman donated in memory of Kenneth

Dad - the solid rock. The place you stand secure before you jump - into rivers, into the sea, off to university, onto planes to travel the world, into parenthood, into everything meaningful you ever do.
Dad - kind, honest, loyal, generous, hard-working, courageous, full of integrity. The measure by which you see the world.

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  • Such a wonderful idea! Ken's home grown Rose's and vegetables! He would of loved this!

    Posted by Gary & Denise on 3/06/2020 Report abuse
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Carol Leverett donated in memory of Kenneth
Ken gave me this rose  it is in bloom right now and I think of him every time I water it  - the smell is heavenly. Thank you Ken, and may God bless you.  You were a lovely, kind man.  I will never forget you.  ❤️

Ken gave me this rose it is in bloom right now and I think of him every time I water it - the smell is heavenly. Thank you Ken, and may God bless you. You were a lovely, kind man. I will never forget you. ❤️

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David Norman wrote

Our Father kept a garden,
A garden of the heart;
He planted all the good things,
That gave our lives their start.

He turned us to the sunshine,
And encouraged us to dream:
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem.

And when the winds and rain came,
He protected us enough;
But not too much, because he knew..
We would stand up strong and tough.

His constant good example,
Always taught us right from wrong;
Markers for our pathway,
That will last a lifetime long.

We are our Father’s garden,
We are his legacy.
And we hope today he feels the love,
That’s here for all to see.

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  • Beautifully written. This was Ken! Well done David.

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Anneke van Genderen wrote

My condolences to all of you.

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Anne Lena Aakre Olafsen wrote

Gode Kenneth🌸Kommer til å savne deg ved kommende besøk hos Julia og familien🌸Du og Gillian var to flotte mennesker som tok så vel i mot meg i fra Norge når jeg kom over på besøk🌸Må dere hvile i fred begge to🌸Fulgte med deg i dag på din siste reise her på jorden🌸

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Anne Lena Aakre Olafsen wrote

Gode Kenneth! Takker for mange gode samtaler med deg, du vil bli et stort savn ved kommende besøk hos Julia med familie. Fulgte deg i dag på din siste reise her på jorden. Må du hvile i fred♥️

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J Pover wrote

Best wishes and condolences to all

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