Norma Bailey Obituary

Norma E. (Bodurtha) Bailey, 95, of Enfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center.

Born in Springfield on Sept. 13, 1927, Norma was the daughter of the late Earl N. Bodurtha and Hazel (White) Bodurtha. Norma grew up in Springfield, and later moved to Brattleboro, Vermont before settling in Enfield to raise her family. She was employed at Smith Farm Dairy Bar, J.M. Ney Co., Bridge Insurance Company, and Bank of America. She loved to dress up every day for the office and enjoyed the many friends she made there. Norma was a gifted seamstress and tailor who created beautiful clothes for her family and many customers. Norma was happiest when spending time with her family. She was a proud mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother and enjoyed playing Hi, Low, Jack, Triominos, and Trivial Pursuit.

Norma was predeceased by her husband Burton whom she was married to for 38 years; a daughter Laura Doty; and son Brian Bailey. She was also predeceased by her sisters Phyllis Blanchard and Florence Hartmann. She leaves three daughters, Patricia DeWitt (Jack), Nancy Bailey, and Robin Cawley (Joe); nine grandchildren, Jeffrey Doty (Angela), Connie Doty, Gregory DeWitt, Jamie DeWitt (Jenny), Angela St. Pierre (Leon), Jeremy Bailey, Robert Lareau, and Taylor and Jessica Cawley; six great-grandchildren, Mathew and Amanda Doty, Christopher DeWitt, Leon and Tessa St. Pierre, Harper DeWitt; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at noon, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Hazardville Cemetery, Elm Street, Enfield.

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