OBITUARY NORMA HELEN HATCHER (MORRIS) Born to Edwin & Lila Morris in Montreal on September 25, 1925, Norma shared an enlightened childhood with sister Gwen (Wulff). She met Gordon Hatcher (and many life-long friends) studying science (and skiing) at McGill University. For 64 years after they were married on 9 June, 1945, Norma grew with Gordon and their three children Peter, Bruce and Eleanor through North America's golden age. Competence, integrity and balance distinguished this modern, multi-tasking wife, mother and professional through 17 household moves, leading back to Montreal where, in 1967 she gained an M.Sc. in human anatomy. In 1990 Norma ended a career in New York focused on helping families suffering congenital diseases. Her children were successful, her gardens were delightful, and her meals were always gourmet. She stood fast by Gordon as his health deteriorated. A thoughtful and committed Unitarian from teen age, Norma found and nurtured that church in every city she graced, finishing her life with stoicism and courage at Unitarian House in Ottawa on November 4, 2009. Grandchildren Suzanne, Matthew, Scott, Erik, Carl and Martin; and great-grandchildren Holly (daughter of deceased grandson Ian) and Luke carry Norma's biological spirit into the future. Respected and loved by all she knew, Norma made a positive difference in this world! Published in the Montreal Gazette on 11/9/2009