Mrs. Norma M. Ferns Obituary (1938

ATTLEBORO – Norma M. Ferns, 78, of Attleboro, passed away on April 2, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Attleboro surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Ferns, Jr. who passed away in 2001. Born on December 4, 1938 in Pawtucket, RI, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Zelma (Silverstone) Grenier. Norma was a graduate of Attleboro High School and then attended hairdressing school in Boston. She worked as the church secretary at the former St. Joseph Catholic Church in Attleboro over 20 years. Norma was highly involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years. She was awarded the Silver Beaver Award which is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. Norma was an avid New England sports fan and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Doreen Morin and husband Glenn of Seekonk, Lisa Kay and her husband Thomas of Cumberland, RI and Richard Beck and wife Lori of Attleboro; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; her brother, Roland Grenier of Attleboro and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late George Beck and sister of the late Roseline Grenier. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, April 6 from 4-8 p.m. at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, April 7 at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden St., Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norma’s name may be made to the Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of American, PO Box 14777, 10 Risho Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914