Dennis W. Norton

Obituary of Dennis W. Norton March 24, 2015 Dennis W. Norton, 70, of Volney, passed away on Tuesday, March 24 at University Hospital in Syracuse. A native of Fulton, he was the son of the late Earl and Dorothy Reeves Norton and was a life resident of the Volney area. Dennis retired in 1999 as maintenance supervisor at Oswego County Department of Social Services in Mexico and he had previously worked for over 25 years as maintenance supervisor at Pathfinder Courts in Fulton. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Dennis was an active member and trustee of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Volney. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson motorcycles and was a founding member of the local Harley Davidson Dressers of America Association. Dennis was well known for his handyman “fix it” ability and was often seen helping and delivering for his daughter’s floral shop, DeVine Designs. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Rita Mouchka Norton of Volney; two daughters, Teresa (Roy) Poudrier and Gail (Ernie Brown) Norton all of Fulton; two grandchildren, Jonathon Beeles of Oswego and Jamie Beeles of Fulton; two brothers, Earl Norton of Hannibal and Gordon Norton of Fulton; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 30 at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton with services 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, County Route 45, Volney. Burial with military honors will be in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church or to the Salvation Army of Fulton.