FACEY, Norris L. - February 9, 1946 - September 27, 2015
of Alston, Clarendon in Jamaica, by way of Regina, Saskatchewan and most recently Ajax, Ontario passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 27th 2015 at Centenary Hospital after having had a major stroke.
The family will be having a viewing at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME at 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, Ontario on Saturday, October 10th, 2015 from 1pm-3pm.
A Celebration of Life Service is to follow at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME at 3pm, reception to follow at 845 Westney Road South, Unit#7, Ajax, Ontario.
Mr. Facey was a lover of knowledge, and spent hours privately researching historical events that were of great significance, particularly pertaining to the Caribbean and Canada. Mr. Facey loved to laugh and smile and took everything in stride, always pleasant and a great friend to many. Mr. Facey was a great writer, and up until he was no longer able to, enjoyed practicing calligraphy.
Mr. Facey was a loving father, grandfather and father-in-law. The late Mr. Facey has left behind 5 children. Alrick (Ricky) Facey (Jamaica), Trecia Facey (Ajax), Nicole (Niki) Facey (Toronto), Keishia Facey-Wint (Damion Wint) (Ajax) and Andre Facey (Toronto). Mr. Facey also leaves behind 5 grandchildren; Nahshon Pettigrue, Nekah Wint, Neriah Pettigrue, Naythan Wint and Nehemiah Pettigrue (Ajax). Each of his grandchildren were named starting with an N in honor of their grandfather Norris.
Mr. Facey was loved by many, and was proud to have been a father, grandfather and father-in-law; he took great pride in knowing that each and every one of his children and grandchildren were loved by him. There are countless memories and stories that we have to share with each other and with our family and friends because of the legacy of advocacy, courage, strength and sense of humor that Mr. Facey has left behind. The future is bright because of his love for his family.
Prior to immigrating to Canada in 1975 Mr. Facey worked as a Customs Officer in Jamaica at the Norman Manley International Airport. Upon migrating to Canada, Mr. Facey began working for the government of Saskatchewan as a Correctional Officer in Regina, Saskatchewan. Mr. Facey enjoyed his work for the government of Saskatchewan and developed many life-long friendships during his time as a Correctional Officer.
Mr. Facey retired from his job as a Correctional Officer after having suffered his first stroke. Mr. Facey was heavily involved in the Jamaican Canadian Association and was often a featured playwright for the annual Heroes’ Banquet Celebration that honored Jamaican historical figures. Mr. Facey loved cricket and was a member of the Cricket Club in Regina, Saskatchewan for several decades. Over the course of several years, all of Mr. Facey’s children moved to Ontario, and fortunately Mr. Facey was able to join his children in Ontario.
Mr. Facey moved to Ontario in 2011 and spent the last years of his life watching his grand-children grow and instilling valuable lessons in them about confidence, knowledge and patience. Mr. Facey was a story-teller, a charismatic gentleman and was the marrying kind..He will be greatly missed.
"Please join us in celebrating the life of Mr. Norris Facey, father, grandfather, friend and always the charismatic gentleman"
“Do not be sad... Just remember though—Birth, Life, Death—Just a Journey” - Norris L. Facey.
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