Submitted by: Dan Rich

Norma B. Fafard

Dec. 4, 1915 - March 30, 2003

South Bend Tribune 4/1/2003

Norma B. Fafard, 87, of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, March 30, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born in Barry County, Mich., on Dec. 4, 1915, and spent the majority of her life in the Mishawaka area. Norma married Douglas Fafard on April 18, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by her two sons, Doug "Jerry" and Michael; a brother, Harle; and by a sister, Helen. Norma worked for several years at Hook's Drug in South Bend, Ind., and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was an active member of East United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, and was also a member of Parents and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled. Norma will be particularly remembered for her great sense of humor. Her surviving family includes cousins, Lynn (George) Brandt, Sharon (Lynn) Dodson, Marjorie Town, Barb (Kevin) Patton, Donna Perry; and nieces, Susan (David) Knowlton and Micki (Larry) Knoblock.