Obituary of Norma Cleveland

Norma Mary Cleveland (Basque) wife of the late Winston Cleveland passed away peacefully July 15, 2015 at the DECH surrounded by her family. Norma is survived by her children, Karen Harper, Shelley Baggs (Enos Baggs) and Rodney Cleveland (Jeanette Cleveland). As well as her grandchildren; Kyla Harper, Kerrington Harper, Breanne Harper, Brooklyn Harper, Kierra Harper, Kyle Baggs, Kobi Baggs, Megan Cleveland, Kaylee Cleveland, Mya Cleveland and Tiana Ergang. She has numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is survived by her siblings; Marcella Laaper, Delphine Basque, Deanna Basque, Rachel Johnson (Bill), Allan Basque (Evelyn) pre-deceased by, Emma Aker, Leander, Michael, Jimmy and John Basque, parents Pauline and Ben, nephew- John Aker, niece- Natalie Aker, and brother in-law- Ken Aker. Norma graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1961. She was a dedicated worker in the medical field. She loved her job, knowing she was making others feel better or comforting them in sadness. After 45 years of helping others she then had to leave that field of work and became a clerk for the ‘ICU’ Department. She was the mother of the unit. She kept everyone on his or her toes. She was dedicated to her patients and cried tears for them. Norma went above and beyond in everything she did. Norma was also a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80, which was her place of home every Friday night playing darts. She enjoyed watching her son, grandsons and hockey grandkids play hockey for the Stanley Bulldogs. She loved spending time with her granddaughters and was always showing pictures and telling everyone how wonderful they were. She spent many days traveling in her little grey car running the roads visiting friends and family. Norma spent many weekends in Mactaquac with her camping family enjoying the beach and campfires. The family would like to thank Extra Mural for their exceptional service; especially Tanya Young. Thank you to the Upper Nashwaak Outreach for all their care especially Edna Peterson. No words can express the love and care received from Dr. Gonzalez, Dr. Gowan, Dr. Nitchke, Dr. Gillies-Doyle and all the staff of the Palliative Care Unit. Norma will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 3 to 7 pm. A Memorial Service will be held from York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 2 pm with Father Monte Peters officiating. Honourary Pallbearers for the service are Rene Astle, Phil Astle, Bill Johnson,Keith Aker and Darcy Price. Interment will take place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Stanley, NB. A reception will follow at the Legion in Nashwaak Bridge at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80, Upper Nashwaak Lions Club or Stanley Minor Hockey Association. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com