1916 – 2015

FARMINGTON — Mason F. Norton, 99, a lifelong resident of Livermore, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, at Sandy River Center in Farmington.

He was born June 29, 1916, in Livermore, the son of George D. Norton and Ida M. (Bisbee) Norton and attended school in Livermore. On July 17, 1969, in Turner, he married Luella M. Taylor.

Mason farmed for over 50 years, and logged working with oxen, steers and horses. He participated in local fairs, showing his oxen and steers. Mason was a member of the Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association and enjoyed pulling with his oxen.

Mason was an expert craftsman with wood and metal and also operated a small sawmill. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Luella Norton of Jay; his stepson, Carroll Gillespie of Brownfield; stepdaughter, Juanita Jordan of Livermore; and two stepgrandchildren, Brad Jordan of Livermore, and Mark Gillespie of New Sharon; three great-stepgrandchildren, Deliliah Jordan, Collin Gillespie and Roseanna Binette; one great-great-stepgrandchild, Carter Binnette; and in-laws, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Alton Bisbee, Cora Robbins, Doris Dean, Sewell Norton, Erlon Norton and Olive Norton.

The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Sandy River Center and Beacon Hospice.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.