EASTBROOK – Norma Foster Giles Bragdon passed away Oct. 27, 2013, at Golden Acres in Franklin following a long illness. She was born Nov. 12, 1929, in Franklin, the daughter of Francis and Neva (Linscott) Giles.
Norma grew up at George’s Pond in Franklin. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1946. In 1947, Norma married George H. Bragdon of Eastbrook where they lived together and raised their three children. Norma devoted her life to her family and community. She was active with the D.A.V., the Garden Club, the Ladies Aid and the Eastbrook Grange. There was never a Saturday night bean supper without one of Norma’s pies. She was a protective and supportive champion of her children and grandchildren. In their retirement years Norma and George enjoyed numerous trips around the country. They especially enjoyed Las Vegas, the Bluenose Ferry and their special trip to Ireland. For the past several years Norma has resided at Golden Acres in Franklin where she received not only care but love from the dedicated staff. A special thank you to Mary Crocker who always made her laugh.
Norma is survived by her children, Skye Lavoie and her husband, Thomas, of Otis, Susan Hart and her husband, Thomas, of Eastbrook, and Martin Bragdon and his wife, Michelle, of Mount Vernon; and her stepson, Theo Bragdon of Bradford. Norma is survived by her six grandchildren, Scott Grindle and his wife, LeAnne, and Spencer Grindle and his wife, Heather, of Ellsworth, Thomas Hart Jr. of Ellsworth, Janet Hart-Leclerc of Eastbrook, Alisha Tilton and her husband, Casey, of Oakland, and George Bragdon of Mount Vernon. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Mason Grindle, Isabel Grindle, Riley Grindle, Brielle Grindle, Madeline Hart, Lydia Hart, Ethan Leclerc, Nolan Leclerc, Kellee Tilton, and Lane Tilton. Norma is survived, as well, by her sister, Margaret Hunt of Franklin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; her three brothers, Richard Giles, Robert Giles, and Paul Giles; and a special niece, Helen Lymburner.
Visiting hours will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Ellsworth Chapel of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes. A funeral service will begin in the same location at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Committal will follow at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Eastbrook. Remembrances may be donations to the Eastbrook Volunteer Fire Department, 918 Eastbrook Road, Eastbrook, ME 04634. Arrangements by Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes, Inc.
Norma Foster Giles Bragdon
