Obituary of Bonnie J. Norton

Bonnie J. Norton, 81, of Spruce Street, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 29, 2017 surrounded by the comfort and love of her family, at St. James Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.

Bonnie was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Hornell, the daughter of the late Ronald and Gladys (Mattoon) Gibson. On May 29, 1954 in Canisteo, she married William P. Norton, who predeceased her in October of 2007.

Bonnie was a lifelong resident of the Canisteo area. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed the company of her family and friends. She was a communicant of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hornell, a life member of the Canisteo American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary, and a member of both the Hornell Women of the Moose and the Hornell Association.

Bonnie was an avid reader of all sorts. She also enjoyed knitting, traveling and frequenting many area flea markets. For many years she and her husband enjoyed their winter months in Florida with her late sister, Maureen Schroeder.

Bonnie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Kathy Norton of Canisteo; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Thomas Cortese of Coatesville, Pa.; three grandchildren, Shawn Norton, Kristin Cortese (Desiree Catania) and Kelly Cortese; two great-grandsons, Jackson and Austin Norton. Bonnie is also survived by a brother, Michael Gibson of Maryland; brother-in-law, Jerry Raffard of Honeoye; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, David Norton; three sisters, Mary Hope Scotti, Elaine Gendreau and Maureen Schroeder.

At Bonnie’s request there will be no calling hours. Friends and family are invited to a memorial mass on Saturday, November 4th at 11 a.m., at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hornell. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.

Memorial contributions in Bonnie’s name may be made to Steuben Rural Ministries, West Main St. P.O. Box 61, Canisteo, NY, 14823.