Norman TRAVERSY

TRAVERSY, Norman Vincent, Senior
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Norman Vincent Traversy, Senior, known affectionately to most as "Norm". Norm passed away peacefully in his home with family members and his loving wife Mair by his side on January 9, 2014. Norm was born August 25, 1927 in Ottawa, Ontario. He served with Canadian Merchant Navy during WWII, and, after the war, with the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force and the public service, before retiring with over 48 years of service to his country. He married Mair Newman, the love of his life, on April 20, 1954 in Portsmouth, England. Together they raised eight children; sons Norman, Paul, Mark and Jason as well as daughters Mary Ruth Peterson, Janet Couture, Joan Traversy and Laura Armitage. Norm was predeceased by his grandson, Maxwell James Armitage. "Taid" will be sorely missed, never forgotten and forever loved by his many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mair and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Sonia and Kelly Johnson, Dr. Peter Dalziel, and to Angela Sheard and the support team at Saint Elizabeth Health Care in Barrie for their endless loving support. In lieu of flowers, Norm's family requests that donations to his memory be made to the Canadian Veteran's Association or to a charity of your choice. Interment of cremated remains will be at Notre-Dame Cemetery, 455 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Mass will be conducted at St Joseph's Church, 151 Laurier Avenue, Ottawa, on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. Norm loved his close-knit family and those around him and in return was loved by all. Norm's gentle spirit, loving heart and beautiful smile will be missed. Arrangements entrusted to Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes, Barrie. Condolences can be forwarded to www.steckleygooderham.com