Normande "Norma" Deschene

PEABODY- Normande “Norma” Deschene, 88, passed away surrounded by her family in her home on September 9, 2023. She was the wife of the late George A. Deschene. Born in Salem on August 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Rose Richard. She was raised and educated in Salem. Norma loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. Norma’s loving qualities made her a second mother and grandmother to many. Norma was extremely faithful and prayed every day. She also enjoyed music, especially Elvis and her beloved dog, Luther. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Christipher Davis and her granddaughter Taylor Davis, all of Peabody, her late son’s companion, Lee Stichler of FL, and several nieces and nephews. She was recently predeceased by her son, Robert Deschene and was the youngest of 14 siblings, whom all predeceased her. Her Funeral Service will be held at 10AM on Friday, September 15, 2023 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. A burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Salem. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Norma’s name to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA, 01923 or online https://giving.caredimensions.org