Norma Thorn

BRIDGTON – Norma Thorn, 89, of Bridgton, died early Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at the Ledgewood Manor in Windham.

She was born on Dec. 9, 1933, in East Sebago, a daughter of, Earl Lawrence and Grace Irene (Hill) Crawford and attended local schools.

As a young woman she lived in the Portland area and worked in the local fish factories and cleaning homes as a second job.

Norma later settled in the Lakes Region after many years in Gorham and built a home in Bridgton in 2004 with her husband Edwin.

She was a faithful Christian woman and was always very active in the church, both the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples and later in the Bridgton Alliance Church in Bridgton. She also volunteered at the Gorham House during her time in Gorham

Norma loved animals including dogs, but especially cats. She also loved growing plants and flowers and took great pride in decorating her patio with them in the spring.

She is loved by her son, Richard Osteen and his wife, Leeann of Hollis, her daughters Monica Chretien and her husband, Jason of Bridgton and Margaret Bennett and her husband, John of Portland; a sister, Connie Gonzales of South Portland; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin in 2010; three children, Norma Jean Comeau, Diane Spradlin and Lesley Harold, Jr.; siblings Bob Crawford, Barbara Comeau and Earlene Laliberty.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd. in Casco. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced at the Bridgton Alliance Church. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Norma’s family and friends at http://www.hallfuneralhome.net.