It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today, Thursday 11th November 2021, of Fr Michael Norton, Rosbercon, Co. Kilkenny and late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret, his uncles Monsignor Tom Hughes, Monsignor Nicholas Hughes, Very Rev Martin Hughes and Very Rev James Hughes and first cousin Monsignor Martin Campion; Fr. Michael passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at Archersrath Nursing home, Kilkenny.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Pascheal, sisters Mary (Clancy) and Margaret (Walsh), brother-in-law Pacelli, nieces, nephew, neighbours, extended relatives, parishioners, fellow priests and the religious of the Diocese.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Fr Michael will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, “The Old Rectory”, Rosbercon, Co. Kilkenny on tomorrow evening, Friday, November 12th, for friends and family, from 4:00pm with removal at 7:00pm to the Church of the Assumption, Rosbercon, Co. Kilkenny.
Requiem Mass will take place Saturday, 13th November, at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the nearby Churchyard.
For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Fr Michael, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.
[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]
The extended Norton family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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