Brown – Norma

Dear Norma will be remembered for her love of family, friends and her Faith. She was a loving Mum, Grandmother, Sister to 7 other sisters and her brother, Cousin, Aunt and Great Aunt to many also. Thanks for your love and kindness Norma – love from the ‘English’s’ – Norman, Marian (now Dec), Steven, Andrea, Lisa, Robin, Megan, David, Morgan, Immy, Shaun and others xxxxx

Norma has been a very special friend to me & my family especially when I lived in Bruthen. So many wonderful times of music, Christian fellowship, Australian plants & good humour. I already miss her immensely but am glad she is now at peace after a difficult time with health issues.
Resting in eternity with herLord Jesus.
With fond loving memories & gratitude, Sue Lester.

Deepest sympathy to Norma’s family and friends
I only met Norma a short time ago
Beautiful lady
Truly a blessing to have known her .

RIP Norma,you shall be missed ,A great and faithful Lady.Love to Renee and her Family.

Norma – I can see you in my minds eye, hand in hand with Rob, basking in the glory of the Lord. See you on the other side.

A woman of faith who trusted God in all her circumstances. She is now in peace, no pain. When I think of Norma I see her sitting in a beautiful garden in heaven creating a magnificent patchwork quilt.
Rest in peace my friend you have all joy now. Our condolences to the family. Blessings from Aglow East Gippsland

Norma thanks for your warmth that you showed my sister Joan and I. We learnt from you lots of family history. My heart goes out to the entire Shugg family. May cherished memories of Norma bring comfort and peace in the days ahead.
What I’ll remember most about Norma is her heart — generous, courageous, and full of love. She gave so much to this world and asked for so little in return. love from the “Hooper families”

Norma, a dear friend and neighbour, forever in my heart love Helen

Dear, Renee, Brenden, Ashleigh and families

It was such a shock to see Norma one Tuesday and have her gone the next. But so glad I got to be with her in this difficult time and pray with her. Dear Ashleigh you put so so much into Norma’s life this past year, a huge commitment to your mother in law, showing your great love toward her, so unselfishly, hard as it is for you get around, but nevertheless you so selflessly did what you could for Norma. I will be praying for you as you mourn your relationship with Norma, the grandmother of your children. Now severed, but never forgotten.
Dear Renee I am also so sorry for the loss of your mum. It’s a hard thing to lose a mother, and now both the parents that nurtured you up to be the person you are. To lose both so quickly is hard, but I know the Lord will sustain you as you do life with Him and Brenden and your own girls.
To the grandchildren, I am so sorry for the loss of both of your grandparents now. But I am sure you all have many many good memories which you will treasure.
I will never forget Norma, I have pieces of her throughout my home. Her patchwork pieces will always be a reminder of her and her amazing talent.
All my love to you all at this time.

Sadden to hear the new. R.I. PpP, Norma. Cousin Peter and wife Georgeie.

To Renee, Brendan, Ashleigh and all the grandchildren, we send our love and hugs. Norma was such a strong, kind person, interested in so many things and so talented and creative. I remember when I first arrived in Australia and she took me under her wing as I became accustomed to life on the farm. Then, in later years, when our family were able to visit, she was always the most fantastic hostess and looked after our every need. We so wish we could all be with you to celebrate her life and to send her on her way to be with Rob, but we will be there in spirit. With love, Kim, Barry and all the family.

A volunteer and great friend of Nyerimilang Heritage Homestead. Thank you Norma.

Norma was such a warm and caring lady, I only knew her for a relatively short time through the choir in which we both sang. She would come to our rehearsals even when she was very unwell, because of the happiness she derived from singing.

During our conversations towards the end of her life, we talked of her deep faith and her acceptance of the outcome of her illness. I know she was looking forward to her heavenly reward and her reunion with Robert.

Extending deepest sympathy to Ashleigh and Renee and all her family.

Rest in perfect peace dear Norma.

Rest In Peace Norma you will be sadly missed by all who knew & loved you. I will promise to look out for Ashleigh as she navigates your sudden loss. Heartfelt Sympathy to the Family. Your Handicrafts will serve as a testament to the love & patience you possessed. The bouquet of flowers that Ashleigh lovingly created from your trove of materials shows the love & respect she had for you.

To Renee, Brendan, Ashleigh and children our sincere condolences, love, thoughts and prayers on dear Norma’s passing. She is a much loved sister in law / auntie and we remember fondly our shared happy times together with her and Rob. May she Rest in Peace. Love Barry, Kim, James, Callum & Lucy xxx

I came to know Norma when she & Robert moved into the crt in Bairnsdale. It quickly became obvious we shared many interest-gardening was a constant subject which we never grew tied of. Loving craft enticed Norma to join our sewing group. Norma & I along with another close friend took turns in putting on an afternoon tea-this was so enjoyable & conversation flowed freely.
Norma was so caring, outgoing, so likeable & she had a calmness about her.
I will deeply miss having Norma in my life.
Carmel

Dear Norma, my long and trusted beautiful friend for over 60 years.
From primary school in Noble Park until the very end, always there with a quiet calm and empathetic ear,the strong thread of friendship ever present.
You never wavered in your faith, and your strength and determination to weather life’s storms with grace left me in awe, particularly in the last few weeks of your life.
To be your friend was a such a privilege, you will always be remembered, safe journey
With love, Sue Barr.

The East Gippsland Visitor Services team offer their condolences to Norma’s family.
Norma was one of our most creative local makers (artist) providing not just us with the amusement of her imagination but also that of our many visitors who purchased her unique pieces of work. Norma’s devotion to needlecraft came from her mother. To us she was noted for her ‘exotic’ tea cosies, particularly her aptly named chooks!! Her other work also created amusement for us with the spooky dolls and seaside inspired creations for our Lakes Entrance centre.
When we learnt of her dairy farming background the images of the farm kitchen came up thinking of the endless pots of concoctions on the wood fired stove, the aroma of freshly baked goodies and a table covered in her magical creations.
Norma will always be remembered by our team with great affection.
Keep up the needlework Norma.

East Gippsland Visitor Services Team

Norma has been the President of the Australian Native Plants Society of EG for the last 10 months. In that time she has breathed new energy and positivity into the club. Her quiet determination and enthusiasm was always evident. Norma will be greatly missed by us all.

The Committee of Management, Friends of Nyerimilang extend Deepest Sympathy to Norma’s Family & Friends.
Norma previously served as Gatehouse Shop Manager for a number of years. Her service to the Friends Group and knowledge of Native Plants was greatly valued and appreciated by members.

Dear Norma, my friendship with you through KYB and the CWCI Committee gave me courage to do things I’d never done before; didn’t know I could co-write and perform skits, didn’t know I could address or sing to an audience, didn’t know I could laugh so much about silly things or be so serious about the intricacies’ of the Christian Faith. You are gone too soon and there was still much you wanted to do. Rest in Glory with Jesus ’till I see you again my friend. XOXO Glenice Haslett, Tambo Upper.

To Renee , Brendan, Ashleigh & their siblings
So sad & so young especially Norma was full of life & had so much planned to do etc .
Norma has been huge part in my life from being with her when 7 yrs old meeting Rob first time & going to the farm nearly all school holidays etc & the decisions for us to move to be near her 2 years ago . Norma will be hugely missed by everyone known to her & l wondered how she fitted so much in her life in short time .
RIP Aunty Norma & give our love to Rob & everyone up there from us all

Norma was a valued member of East Gippsland Days for Girls. We will miss her quiet smile, considered conversation and her excellent sewing. Rest in peace.

To Renee, Ashleigh and families.

Wishing I could have been there today,
I’m still in shock with how quickly everything happened with Aunty Norma. She was a strong, stoic, woman much like Nana Shugg.

We were so sad that she missed my own mother’s passing by an hour, she came back to my house and we shared memories of all the sisters.

I was telling Norma that My mum( Diana) had a lovely quilted little blanket on her bed at the hospital. I told the nurses that her sister Norma had made the blanket and they ensured it was with her always. When I showed Aunty Norma a photo of said quilt she said “I did not make that- I would not put my name to that. It’s horrid”
We still laugh about this now.

I know that all the sisters are up there with Nana Shugg and they are all at peace. Sending love to you all.

Fiona Bau

What a beautiful day to come together with family a d friends to say our final goodbyes to Norma /Nana .Whatever your grandchildren do in their futures ,they will nake you proud and cherish what you taught them Your legacy will live o through them and when they have their own children and grandchildren they will share stories of your love and many talents .We love you always xx Be at peace in heaven with Rob xx