Obituary of Norma Maxine Westgate

Peacefully, at Dearness Home in London, on Thursday, June 9, 2022, Norma Maxine Westgate, formerly of Strathroy, passed away at the age of 92.  Born on May 21, 1930, the youngest daughter of Alexander Westgate and Cora (née Williamson), of Warwick Township.  Survived by her sister, Beryl as well as many nieces and nephews.  Also survived by dear friends Ann Coolen, of Ottawa, and Nancy Bol, of London. Predeceased by her sisters: Gladys May (1912), Alma McLean (1999), Mary Jean Manders (1989), Beulah Greenhill (2003), Pauline Wilson (1993) and brothers: Ralph (1990), Laverne (1919), Stanley (2003), Paul (2011), Palmer (2017) and Ronald (2019), and her dear friend Herman Pierce (2015). 

Norma graduated from Toronto General Hospital, School of Nursing, and enjoyed a nursing career for more than 40 years.  Her career in nursing took her to the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Southwestern Ontario.   

Cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Service will be held at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11 a.m.  For those who are unable to attend the service, a livestream will be available on this page beginning at 11 a.m. on July 20th.  Friends are welcome to join family members to continue the celebration of Norma’s life at a reception immediately following the service in the Parish Hall.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anglican Diocese of the Arctic, or a charity of your choice. 

The family wishes to thank the staff of Dearness Home, London for the loving care and attention they provided to Norma during her stay there. 

Arrangements entrusted to Denning’s of Strathroy (519-245-1023).  Condolences can be shared online at www.strathroyfuneralhome.com