On Sunday, August 1, 2021 Norma Carretta passed away, at age 57, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Norma was a courageous and determined woman who could light up a room with her radiant smile. She was strongly devoted to her family, her faith, and her friends. Her success as an executive in human resources and sense of adventure led to her many fabulous travel and employment opportunities. She was pre-deceased by her mother, the late Lidia Cont Carretta and her life partner, the late Andrew Mason. She will be sadly missed by her father, Leonildo Carretta, her brother Bruno Carretta, her extended family in Ontario and Italy, as well as her many friends in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.
In honor of Norma’s wishes and her spirit of generosity, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to one of the following organizations: Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence, Ovarian Cancer Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Place of funeral
Visiting Hours
4975 Boulevard des Grandes-Prairies, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1A5
- Friday, August 27, 2021
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday, August 28, 2021
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Our sincerest condolences to Norma’s loved ones. We fleetingly met Norma through our friendship with Andrew and trivia in Australia. We looked forward to her company, warmth and good humour. Few kinder have we met than Norma. Reunited with Andrew. Norma will be sadly missed Liz and Tony Balzan.
Cara Norma,
porteremo sempre nel cuore il tuo ricordo.
Ci ha fatto piacere seguire il funerale e poter dire una preghiera per te dall’Italia.
La tua forza, il tuo coraggio e la tua bontà d’animo possano essere di ispirazione ed esempio per tutti noi.
Un abbraccio a Leonildo e Bruno.
La zia Cont Pia e i cugini dal friuli.
Cara Norma,
porteremo sempre nel cuore il tuo ricordo.
Ci ha fatto piacere seguire il funerale e poter dire una preghiera per te dall’Italia.
La tua forza, il tuo coraggio e la tua bontà d’animo possano essere di ispirazione ed esempio per tutti noi. Un abbraccio a Leonildo e Bruno.
La zia Cont Pia e i cugini dal friuli.
My dear friend, I never got to say goodbye but perhaps there are no goodbyes because you will forever be present in my heart and in my thoughts. I admired you more than you can ever know and I am so saddened by your departure. I will miss you but I will try to live by your inspiring qualities of mind and character. Rest in eternal peace 💖🕊🌿
Sincères condoléances et consolations à Bruno ainsi qu’au papa de Norma Louise et à toute la famille dans cette épreuve. Louise Theoret . Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous dans cette épreuve.
À Bruno et à son père,
Je t offre mes sincères sympathies Bruno et je vous offre mes sympathies M.Carretta. Je m imagine la tristesse qui monte dans vos cœurs en pensant à celle qui vous a quittés, celle qui était chère à votre famille. Je demande au Seigneur de vous réconforter par la présence l un de l autre. Autour de son départ, il y a beaucoup de victoires et beaucoup d espérance. Elle est allé rejoindre Celui qui l aime et qui lui avait préparé une place. Par ces quelques mots, je vous communique mon affection et j ai hâte de vous revoir.
Toutes nos sympathies pour vous la famille et les amis.
Dearest Norma, we were blessed that your perseverance, courage and determination to live well and travel meant that Andrew and ourselves had you in our lives for many years. You changed Andrew’s life in so many positive and loving ways and we have many lovely memories of times together. We will always remember your friendship, generosity and hospitality when we travelled in the US.
May we all go forward with your grace, resilience and generosity.
Love from Sandy & Richard
(aka Elvis & Marilyn)
Dearest Norma, we were blessed that your perseverance, courage and determination to live well and travel meant that Andrew and ourselves had you in our lives for many years. You changed Andrew’s life in so many positive and loving ways and we have many lovely memories of times together. We will always remember your friendship, generosity and hospitality when we travelled in the US.
May we all go forward with your grace, resilience and generosity.
Love from Sandy & Richard
Dearest Norma,
We are blessed that your courage and determination to manage your illness, live well and travel meant that Andrew and ourselves had you in our lives for many years. You changed Andrew’s life in so many positive and loving ways – it was wonderful to see, as was being able to share some great and often hilarious times with you both. We have so many lovely memories to hang on to . As we continued to feel so broken hearted at the loss of Andrew, our hearts ached for you, and now ache at losing you too. May we carry your grace, resilience and generosity forward as trustees of the Caretta Mason Charitable Trust. Sandy & Richard
Nous t’offrons nos condoléances à toi et à ton père.
Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous .
André et Sylvie Fortin
Toutes mes condoléances à toi Bruno et à ton formidable et courageux père.
Bruno
je tenais à t’offrir toutes mes condoléances à toi et à ton formidable et courageux père.
Dear Norma,
We miss you dearly – but we also know that you are not in pain anymore which gives us comfort. I know you will light up heaven with your infectious smile. And you will tell stories! You could tell the best stories! You will always be in our hearts! RIP sweet Norma until we meet again.
Gina & Norman
Dear Norma,
I am so thankful to have known you and for the role you have played in my life. You have always been and will always be in my heart until we meet again.
André
Norma you always brought with you endless laughter and enormous amount of affection. Such a beautiful soul who will be never forgotten.
Rest in peace
Sam xx
We will deeply miss you, your illuminating smile and humor
Our sincerest condoleances to my godfather Nildo and Bruno for the passing of our dear Norma. I will always remember Norma for her grace, her humble spirit , her resilience and her selfless spirit. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to us all. May you rest in peace. xxx
Dear Norma, may your bright light continue to shine in heaven as it did on earth.
Deepest sympathy to Norma’s family and friends. Norma was a lovely lady and a great HR professional. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.