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NORTON,
Very Reverend Andrew:
Our mighty totara has fallen into the arms of the great I Am. Our beloved Andrew passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Totara Hospice, Auckland; aged 61. Cherished husband of Sue for nearly 40 years. Dad and hero of Angela, Elliot, Hannah and Jon Taylor, and Phoebe and Ryan Tongapuna. Grandy to Charlie, Olive and Lucie. Beloved son of Alec and Joan Norton (Waimate), and son-in-law of Joy and the late Ian Wilson (Waimate). Respected and loved brother and brother-in-law of Glenda and Ian Moore, Barbara and Les Dunn, Clare and Karl Engelbrecht, Donna and the late Mark Wilson.
Preacher, Priest, Prophet, Photographer and Poet who embraced life, family, friends and work with keen perception and vigorous passion.
A celebration of Andrew's life will be held at St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany, Auckland, on Friday, September 13, at 1.00pm. Grateful thanks to the caring communities of St Columba, Dove House and Totara Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Totara Hospice, PO Box 75560, Manurewa, Auckland 2243, or www.hospice.co.nz All communications to the Norton Family, c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446.
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So sad to hear of Andrew's passing.Memories from Fairlie High School, not forgotten. Deepest sympathy to all the wider family.
Arohnui
John and Rachel Ross
September 30, 2019
Joan and Alec
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your great loss of a much loved son. I remember Andrew well from Waimate days when Stuart introduced me to him and your family. My thoughts are with you all.
Kindest regards
June Cox
June Cox
September 13, 2019
Sue, So sorry to hear about Andrew.
We lose contact with friends during our lives but never forget the times we have had with them.
Sincere sympathy. Stu Cox
Stuart Cox
September 13, 2019
To the Norton family,
May our dear Father comfort you all in this time of loss. We heard Andrew preach one Sunday - thank God for his gracious words. Later we met Andrew and Sue at the church café - we will always remember his cheerful spirit and love.
Love in Christ
John (Whakatane) and Shula (HK) Hill
John and Shula Hill
September 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 12, 2019
Alec & Joan, Glenda, Clare and wider family. Our heart felt condolences on the passing of Andrew.
2 Timothy 4:7
September 12, 2019
Many good memories of our time together at Glenfield Presbyterian church. Andrew was a living testament to the bigness of our God. The Totara may have fallen but is now replanted in the most fertile forest of all.
Nigel Irwin
September 12, 2019
My memories of Andrew were from his time at Glenfield Presbyterian. While i haven't seen him in many years, he was great minister. It's a pity that i won't be able to attend this Friday to say bye. Sounds like like there was more to him that i knew about. Rest well Andrew as you are with your Lord and Savior now. My condolences to his family and friends at this time.
Richard Jebb
September 12, 2019
I never had the opportunity to meet Andrew, but I feel like I know him through Sue. Sue, who is always kind and caring, made me understand that Andrew must have been just the same. To all of Andrew's friends and family, but especially to Sue, my condolences that you lost someone who was clearly so special.
Sooz Sawbridge
September 12, 2019
Sue and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time of the loss of Andrew. We remember him with great fondness from your time in Invercargill for his insights and willingness to share and help others. Also his time as Moderator of the PCANZ where he showed such compassionate leadership and direction.
May you be blessed with your memories of a life well lived in Christ our Lord.
On behalf of St David's Church, Invercargill.
Alistair Calvert
Session Clerk.
Alistair Calvert
September 12, 2019
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