1936 – 2014

AUBURN — Gardner “Pat” Norton, 77, of Bridgton, husband of Eleanor (Stone) Norton, died at the Androscoggin Hospice House on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

He was born in Lovell on Aug. 2, 1936, the son of Leewood and Lavina (Woodsome) Norton, and was educated in Lovell schools, graduating from Fryeburg Academy, Class of 1956. He worked for Central Maine Power Co., for 40 years, retiring as a line inspector in 2004.

Pat was a member and past master of Oriental Lodge No. 13, a member of Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 29, and a member and honorary director of Pine Tree Steer and Ox Association. He was a Fryeburg Fair trustee and show steer superintendent for many years. In 1981, he received the IBEW Life Saving Award.

Pat enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, woodworking, gardening and country music.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eleanor Norton; daughter, Melissa Norton of Bridgton; sister, Merilyn Stocklen of Biddeford; brother, Richard of Durham; and several nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.