1932 – 2015

AUBURN — Norma J. Hoy, 82, of Schooner Estates passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Hospice House in Auburn following a brief illness.

She was born in Auburn on Dec. 17, 1932, the daughter of Elwood N. and Fleeta A. (Smith) Carver. She was a graduate of Edward Little High School.

She had been employed by Maine Bankers as a professional secretary.

Norma had no children of her own, but was a surrogate mother and grandmother to many, sharing her love with all. She will be missed by her family.

She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, James S. Hoy; two brothers, Roger and David Carver; and brothers-in-law, Paul Lyons, John Hodge and Bill Hansen.

Norma is survived by her brother, John C. Carver Sr. and his wife, Laura, of Turner; five sisters, Joan E. Lyons of Auburn, Dorothy C. Hanson of Florida, Margaret C. Hodge of Florida, Judith A. Boothby and husband, Teddy, of Turner, and Sandra N. Vye and husband, Dick, of Auburn; brother-in-law, Charles and his wife, Florence Hoy; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and -nephews and friends.

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