PENSTONE, Norman Frederick Penstone - It is with deep sadness that the family of Norman Frederick Penstone announces his passing on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, with family by his side, at his home at Extendicare Oshawa.
Norm was predeceased by Louise, his loving wife of 71 years, his parents Art and Edna, and his brothers and sisters-in-law Doug (Dale), Bill (Betty), and Brian. He is survived by his sister-in-law Wanda. Born in Toronto on April 15, 1928, Norm worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia from 1944 until 1953.
It was there that he met Louise Thomas, the love of his life, whom he married on April 5, 1952. Norm served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve from 1948 until July 1953, when he began his career with Toronto Police.
After retiring in 1983, he worked for 5 years as the personal driver for the owner of Peoples Jewellers.
In 1990, Norm and Louise sold their house in Scarborough and moved to Blackstock. Later, they moved to the Carlan apartments in Port Perry.
As the cherished grandfather of Bradley (Dana), Matthew (Helen), Gary (Faryn), Owen (Tori), April (Jason), and Reese (Kristen), and will forever be G-Pa to great grandchildren Lacey, Harper, Callie, Chloe, Zach and Brody.
The family of Norman Penstone will receive friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, in Port Perry, on Friday, March 15th from 7 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16th from 1 - 2 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated.
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