Obituary of Norah Margaret Anderson

ANDERSON – Norah

The family of Norah Margaret Anderson sadly announces her passing on March 25, 2024, in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan at the age of 89 years.

Norah will be lovingly missed by her children: Bruce (Clive Raher), Robert (Susan), Steven (Karen), Jeffery (Deb), Scott (Silke), Roy (Kim), Shelley Johnson (John); her grandchildren: Brian, Michael, Shauna, Matthew, Christopher, Shawn, Jessica, Andrew, Daniel, Tony, James, Jackie, Samantha & Amanda; her 23 Great Grandchildren / Great-Great Grandchild as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Norah was predeceased by her husband Bruce, her parents, Richard & Norah Duncan; her sisters, Sarah & Eileen and Granddaughter Taylor.  

Norah was born June 10, 1934, in Chemainus, British Columbia to Richard & Norah Duncan. She had three siblings Sarah, Eileen & Wayne. While her dad served in WWII they lived in Ladysmith, Naniamo, and finally North Vancouver. After Richard was discharged, they bought property and moved to the island around Chemainus. Her schooling was in different places. One year in a convent and later years 11-15 years old were in Ladysmith and in Grade 10 she decided school was no longer for her. She worked as a waitress, B.C. Tel as a telephone operator and was a member of The Glee Club who traveled from town to town singing and performing skits.

 Norah met, fell in love, and married the love of her life, Bruce. Being a military family, they moved a lot. Niagara Falls, Petawawa Ontario, Brandon Manitoba, Chilliwack B.C., Regina and finally retired in Big River in 1979. She worked for a few years as the children grew up. Some of the many places Norah worked were; The orchard, summer relief @ The Brandon Daily Sun Newspaper Office, York Farms Canning Factory in Sardis, B.C., and Telephone Duty Answering Service in Regina, Sask. She worked at the Big River Library for 15 years as an assistant Librarian and later as Librarian. She was involved in many organizations throughout her life such as, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Girl Guides, Civitan, etc. She was a member of the Lakewood Lodge Steering Committee. She loved reading and was a perfectionist with grammar.  

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Norah on Monday, June 10, 2024, in the Big River Community Hall. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be made in memory of Norah to either the Lung Sask (2308 Arlington Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L3) or to the Big River Library (Box 154 Big River, SK S0J 0E0).  

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home & Crematorium, Tammy Smart, Funeral Director, Big River, SK. 306-469-2277.