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Norma St. Clair Obituary

Norma Jane MacBain St. Clair passed, peacefully into Heaven, on February 1, 2025, at her home, in Madison, in the arms of her husband and daughter, Cristyne.

She was born on February 28, 1936 in Utica.

She leaves her husband, Rodney, who she married in April 1958; daughters, Cristyne (Kevin) Parker and Carol (Dean) Edwards; grandchildren, Connor (Marissa) Edwards and Mackenzie Edwards; great-grandaughter, Sydney Edwards; sister, Sandra (Joseph) Maguire; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, James and Pauline MacBain; her in-laws, Ted and Florence St. Clair; and her son-in-law, Kevin Parker.

She graduated from Madison Central School as Valedictorian in 1953. She then entered the Faxton School of Nursing, later spending her career as a RN at Community Memorial Hospital, working in obstetrics and then to the medical-surgical unit, where she became the 3-11 Charge Nurse for nearly thirty years. After retiring, she accepted a part-time position in the recovery room for several years.

Norma was instrumental in forming the Madison Village Ambulance Service. She served on the Madison Village Board, the Madison Village Cemetery Board, several positions in the Madison United Methodist Church, including Director of Music.

Norma is a Past-president of Tent 71 Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War and a Member of Clan MacBean Association USA.

She enjoyed being a nurse, genealogy, singing, playing piano, reading, sewing and various crafts.

Funeral services are under the direction of Jeff Paul, Paul Funeral Home, Madison, and will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Madison United Methodist Church. Calling hours 1 – 3 PM followed by formal service and luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in the Madison Village Cemetery in the spring.

The family respectfully asks that, in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Madison Village Ambulance Service or Madison United Methodist Church.

To offer a condolence, please visit paulfuneralhome.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Sentinel from Feb. 3 to Feb. 11, 2025.

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Barbara L Clark

February 4, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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February 3, 2025

Was very active in her community and church.

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