Sturbridge : Norman E. Delage, 89, of Wallace Rd., passed away on Thursday, July 24th, in the UMass Memorial Hospital – Harrington, Southbridge, after a long illness.

He leaves his son, James E. Delage of Bessmer City, NC; his three daughters, Deborah Carroll of Gastonia, NC, Cara Delage of Sturbridge and Norma Lariviere of West Brookfield; his 6 grandchildren, Nathan Lariviere, Candice Lynn Courtemanche, Deanne Courtemanche, Shannon Courtemanche, Zachary Burchfield and Miah Carroll; and many great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Delage.  Norman was born in Southbridge the son of Frank and Antonio Antoinette (Lippi) Delage.  Norman served proudly in the US Navy from 1956 to 1960.

Norman worked as a machinist for the United Lens Co. in Southbridge for 40 years, retiring many years ago.  Norman was proud of his 22 years sober as a member of AA.  He was an avid Archer and fisherman and a lifetime member of the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in Sturbridge.  He enjoyed collecting Lionel Trains and loved is Ford T-Bird.

Norman loved the ocean and the beach and was frequently at Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island.  He also enjoyed sitting out on his back deck watching the birds.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 30th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, July 29th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.