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Shirley Norman, 86

July 03, 2021

Shirley Ann (Primmer) Norman 86, of North Adams, MA. died Saturday July 3 2021 at her home. She was born in North Adams on August 4, 1934 a daughter of Weston and Gwendolyn (Sutton) Primmer.

Shirley attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1953. She then obtained her bachelor's degree in education from MCLA in 1976 and several associate's degrees from Berkshire Community College from 1983-1985. She was employed for many years at the YMCA in North Adams, she was last employed in the registrar office at Berkshire Community College. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in North Adams. Her husband John R. Norman whom she married May 1, 1976 died December 1, 2009, her first husband Robert Thomas predeceased her.

Survivors include her two loving sons Robert Thomas and his wife Donna and Clifton Thomas both from North Adams; two grandchildren Glenn and Cherri Thomas and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves two foster children David DeMarsico of North Adams and Debra (Smith) Hearl of Florida, a sister Sandra Cozzaglio of Lee, brother-in-law Albert Norman and sister-in-law Marie Norman and close friend Jeanette Arlene O'Neil. She was predeceased by two brothers Fred Primmer, Weston "Wes" Primmer and a grandson Keith Thomas.

Funeral services to celebrate the Life of Shirley Ann (Primmer) Norman will take place Friday July 9, 2021 at 11 AM at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA. A calling hour will take at the funeral home on Friday from 10 AM to 11AM. Memorial donations are suggested for the Springfield Shriners Children's Hospital through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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The wonderful, positive differences Shirley made in every person's day anytime they might come into the office, created a lasting effect in hundreds and hundreds of lives at BCC. Her attitude of "YES!" continues to be both an example of how to treat all people and a tribute to her spirit.
from: Jenny Russell	on: 07-22-2021

I worked with Shirl for many years in the Registrar’s Office at BCC. She helped so many achieve their goals and always had an ear for students who needed to talk. I have fond memories of meeting Shirl and her husband John for breakfast prior to the fall foliage parade. She was a lot of fun; miss you Shirl.
from: Deborah Carderella	on: 07-08-2021

clifton, i am so sorry to hear about your mom! good woman!
from: tracey LeSage wojcik	on: 07-07-2021

I am so sorry to hear about Shirley passing. She was an awesome friend and she will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers for her family.
from: Tina Holland	on: 07-07-2021

she is a sweet, kind person . when I was little she had me sell stuff for the WMCA so I could swim there. she was a strong person. she will be missed by all. love u Shirley.
from: sue	on: 07-07-2021

Goodbye Aunt Shirley. To steal a lyric and cliche, "It certainly was a long and winding road" for you. You had an effect on many through those years on that road.
from: Jeff Cozzaglio	on: 07-06-2021

I've known Shirley for most of my life starting in 1st grade at the 1st Methodist church. She faced many health challenges in her life, the most severe of which was polio. Still she accomplished so much. Sincere condolences to her family.
from: Barbara J Plona	on: 07-06-2021

I do remember Shirley. When I worked in the Central Advising Office/Academic Advising Office at BCC. She was always very helpful when I would uncover a transcript that was in need of a fix, often two transcripts that needed to be combined, and she seemed to know everybody and was a pleasure to go visit. Her husband John was also a very pleasant person and very helpful. Bob Taylor
from: Bob Taylor	on: 07-06-2021