Norman Woods
February 6, 2011
WOODS, Norman – Peacefully on February 6th, 2011 after a lengthy illness, Norman Cornelius (Con) Woods of London, in his 86th year. Devoted husband for 57 years to Ruth, loving father to daughter Gayle (partner Brian Edwards) of Wasaga Beach, sons Gordon, of London, Joel, of Vancouver and Norman, of Prince George. Born October 22, 1925 in Verdun Quebec, he is survived by sisters Helen of Daytona Beach, Norma and Dorothy of Montreal. In 1944 Norm joined the navy and sailed on the frigate Carlplace escorting convoys across the Atlantic. In 1950 he joined the 2RCR and fought in Korea. In 1953 he did a year and a half tour in Germany and again did a year in Egypt with the UN Peace Keeping Force in 1964-65. After retiring from the military Norm managed the clubhouse at Thames Valley Golf Club from 1973 until his retirement in 1990. He leaves behind several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of friends here and abroad. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North where a funeral service combined with a legion service under the auspices of Byron Springbank Branch No. 533 and a Korea Veteran Association Service under the auspices of Unit No. 4 will be conducted on Thursday, February 10th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Norm are asked to consider the Salvation Army.
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Dear Ruth It is sadness to learn of Norm's passing.. God Bless him. Know that we will be thinking about you and your family in the coming days. love Maggi, Bob & family
Dear Mrs. Woods and Family: With saddness I read this morning about Norm's passing. Back in the nineties we worked together for the Western Fair Association, parking cars. We both shared the same opinion about the WFA but that didn't stop us from having some fun on the job and more than a few laughs at their expense. Knowing about his varied and extensive military background I kidded him that he might be London's best trained killer. I haven't seen Norm for some time, but I will miss him nevertheless. Yours truly, Nick Corrie
Dear Ruthie, Gayle, Joel and Gord: I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories give you strength and the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Love, Kim
Frinds and reletives of Norman I am saddened to learn of his passing, we had a lot of laughs together while conducting business at Thames Valley Golf and socially at the Poacher's Arms, we had a lot things in common as we were both Navy Veterans , myself ex Royal Navy, and of course Norman ex Royal Canadian Navy believe me we could both swing the lamp as good as anyone, Up Spirits Nobby !!!! God Bless
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family - a donation will be made to The Salvation Army per the London Hydro Retirees Group
To Gord. Very sorry for your loss. I am sorry we have not stayed in touch all these years. Hope you are doing well Craig Harris craigharris9k@gmail.com
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Gordon, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a wonderful person, due in a large part to your Dad. Cherish your memories with joy. with love, Your Sears Outlet Family
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