1943 - 2024
Passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in her 81st year.
Beloved wife of the late Norris Marshall "Pete" Souter (2003). Dear sister of Norman Gill (Elaine), Charles Gill (Beverley) and sister-in-law of Phyllis Green (the late Allan) and Sharon Cripps (the late John). Survived by nieces and nephews; David Gill (Elizabeth), Nancy Gill, Donna Gill (Sean Wilson), Ron Gill, Cheryl Loisel (Herven), Leslie Green (John Herter), Catherine Fowler (Colin), Janet Cripps (Christopher Zanuttini), John Cripps (Jennifer Reeder), many great nieces and nephews, and great-great nephews. Predeceased by her parents Sydney and Audrey Gill, brother Arthur Gill, niece LeeAnn Green, and nephew David Green.
Born in Welland, Norine grew up on her family farm on McKenney Road. Norine pursued a career in nursing and received numerous awards and accolades for her service. She was an alumnus of the Mack school of nursing in St. Catharines. Norine retired from nursing at the Dunnville Hospital in 1988. She married Pete July 8th, 1967 and together they ran the Souter family farm. Norine was a member of Bethany United Church at Attercliffe and was Chair of Counsel for many years. Family and neighbours were an integral part of her life and her unwavering devotion to others was commendable. She was steadfast in her fair attention to all. Norine will be greatly missed and remembered by all those whose lives she has touched.
Family and friends will be received at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Monday, July 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service to honour Norine's life will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 9th beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
The family sends thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Welland Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion given to Norine. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Niagara Health Foundation (Welland Site), the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital (Dunnville) or Bethany United Church (Attercliffe).
Condolences may be shared at www.pelhamfuneralhome.ca
