Norma Ann LITTLE

Norma Ann Laporte (née Little) July 17, 1933 - October 10, 2003 Laporte, Norma (nee Little) 70 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2003 at University Hospital in London surrounded by her family and close friends . The angels in heaven are rejoicing today for they have a new member within their ranks. Loving mother of Brian and wife Julie of London, Gary and wife Joan of Tecumseh, John Marc and wife Kim and Danny and wife Teresa. Survived by husband Rene. Treasured Nana to Louis, Natalie, Katie, Sam, Gracie, Andrew and Marc. Predeceased by parents Joseph Raymond (1975) and Martha (Labute) (2001) Little. Cherished sister /sister-in-law of Janet and Maurice Poirier of Essex; Bernice and Ted (1986) Merner; Marvin and Annette Little of Okanagan Falls, B.C. Bob (2003) and Annette Little of LaSalle; Ron and Donna Little; Paul and Janice (2001) Little of London; Lorraine and Tom Boutette of London. Best friend of Sister Paulette Mellon. Many nieces and nephews will sadly miss "Auntie Norma' for whom she held a special bond. Norma was always "on the go' and will be fondly remembered by many dear friends whose lives she touched with her infectious laugh, bright smile and open heart. Norma took all her roles in life very seriously. Be it family or friend, she belonged to everyone who knew her. Norma's gifted organizational skills made her an exceptional secretary. She worked for the YCS and YCW for many years and for the Windsor Separate School Board for over 30 years at several different schools. The many teachers, staff and hundreds of students that she encountered will never forget her for her senses of commitment, dedication and wonderful caring nature. She was an active member of Theatre Alive. Norma was small in stature but she was so grand in spirit that she defeated cancer for 24 years and succumbed only to the completeness of her life. Warm and sincere thanks and gratitude go to Sister Paulette Mellon, Sister Eileen Marie Hunter, Robert, Claire and all the Sisters at Holy Rosary Convent, and all who visited and cared for her in the last while. Visitation on Thursday, October 16, from 2-5 and 7-9 p m at the Janisse Bros-Marcotte Funeral Home 1139 Ouellette Ave. with prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral service will begin with visitation at Holy Rosary Church on Friday, October 17, 2003 at 9a.m. with mass beginning at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Hospice of Windsor or The Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. The family invites you to sign the Book of Condolences and share your memories at www.obituariestoday.com A tree will be planted in memory of Norma Laporte in the Janisse Bros-Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 26, 2003. All are welcome.