Alton NH
Carl O. Norby, age 78, of Alton, passed away November 16, 2021 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro.
Born September 2, 1943 in Salem, Massachusetts, he was the son of Richard D. and Beatrice I. [Conwell] Norby. He resided in Durham, Connecticut for many years before moving to Alton NH in 2000.
Carl was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the American Legion Post #7 in Rochester NH.
A retired entrepreneur, Carl had built, owned and operated several businesses, including Norby Machine Sales, as a partner in ScrapSafe, All Earth, and most recently AllMeters LLC.
Carl enjoyed boating on Lake Winnipesaukee in his "woodies, " fishing with friends in Maine, and utilizing his woodworking skills to create special items for family and friends. He was an avid New England Patriots fan and followed Tom Brady as a Buccaneers fan.
Carl is survived by his wife of 47 years: Sharon [Sullivan] Norby, 4 sisters: Carolyn Flannery, Jane Williams, Karen Temple, and Martha Bresnahan, many nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law, Rosemary Sullivan. He was predeceased by 2 beloved Labrador retrievers: Millie and Max.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11 AM at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 28 Hidden Springs Road [Rt. 28N] in Alton NH with Fr. Robert F. Cole, pastor, as celebrant. Urn interment will be at a later date at LakeView Cemetery in Wolfeboro. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Lakes Region Humane Society, any Veteran's organization, or the charity of one's choice. Cremation care by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home. To express condolences, please visit:
www.peasleefuneralhome.com