Royce Talbot Norton
17 September 1929 – 22 June 2025
Royce Talbot Norton
17 September 1929 – 22 June 2025
NORTON, Royce Talbot.
Passed away peacefully at Gulf Rise Retirement Village, surrounded by family, on Sunday 22 June 2025 aged 95 years. Much loved and caring husband of Ngaire for 70 years.
Treasured father and father-in-law of Robyn and Stephen, Philippa and John, Andrew and Juliet, John and Dianne, Paul and Tina, Chris and Karyn. Loving Grandpa of 15 grandchildren and Sara (deceased) and adored Great-Grandpa of 10 great-grandchildren. He leaves behind an amazing legacy and wonderful memories. He’s run the good, long race and is now with his heavenly Father.
A service to celebrate Royce’s life will be held at Manly Methodist Church, 1 Walbrook Road, Manly, on Thursday 26 June 2025 at 11am.
Notice by Dil's Funeral Services
Funeral service held at Manly Methodist Church
Tributes
Royce and Ngaire were the backbone of the Rebus Ramblers for many years and their company always enjoyed. Royce will always be there in our memories. Garth and Ruth Dutton
Stayed with Poppie and Royce at Epsom while working at Tokoroa. Had many discussions about dealing with the grape vine.
Our sincere condolences to Ngaire and family. Royce was a long-standing member of our club joining in 2006, and both he and Ngaire were active in the Rebus Ramblers and attended many of our trips and events. His cheerful company will be missed at our meetings. Paul Robinson President Rebus Club of Hibiscus Coast
The Christchurch Boys´ High School Old Boys´ Association The President and Executive extend their deepest sympathy to you and your family on the sad passing of Royce Talbot Norton MAY HE REST IN PEACE Altiora Peto CBHS Old Boys Association, C/- Chris Carthy, 650 Dalmeny Road, R D 1, Hawarden, North Canterbury 7385
Thinking of you all as you celebrate a life well lived. Fondly remembering the Norton gatherings with Royce and the northern cousins of Dad's (Keith)
The sad loss of my last cousin much missed after a long association and with fond memories Brian
Notice by Dil's Funeral Services
Funeral service held at Manly Methodist Church
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