Anna Mary “AnnaMay” (Mitchell) Norton, Age 80 of Chelsea, MA earned her angel wings on Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019 surrounded by love and her favorite music, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. AnnaMay was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Marsh) Mitchell of Chelsea, MA. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Robert H. Norton, Jr. and his wife Amy of Cape Neddick, ME, Amy Pendleton and her husband Everett of Medford, MA.
Her god-daughter Catherine Fagan and her husband Vincent of Medford, MA. Her grandchildren Connor J. Norton, US Army Sgt, Cameron T. Norton, Anna G. Pendleton and bonus, grand-daughter, Catherine A. Fagan.
Also, fondly remembered by her long time spouse Robert H. Norton, Sr. of Everett, MA. As well as, many nieces and nephews and their families. She is survived by her dear sister Catherine Mitchell, her brothers Charles and Roy Mitchell. Predeceased by her brother Arthur Mitchell. AnnaMay’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the dedicated nurses and staff of the VNAAssisted Living facility (Alewife Brook Park) and Courtyard Care Center (Medford) for their kindness, compassion, and respect shown at all times; to her dear friends Dolly and Diane, who were so devoted in their friendship and lovingly stood by her during her journey.
A Celebration of Life Mass to honor AnnaMay’s life is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2019 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea, MA. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Should friends and family desire, memorial contributions in Anna M. Norton’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, whose mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research to provide and enhance care and support for all those affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Donations may be made on-line at http://www.alz. org or mailed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home in Chelsea.