Margaret Marron Norton

Margaret Marron Norton of Springfield, VA (from Windber, PA) was called home to the Lord on April 6, 2025 after her battle with cancer and cardiac failure. She was born in Windber, PA, to Hugh and Stella (Delehunt) Marron on February 8, 1950. Margaret was the first born of three children. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Bartek and Louise Dugan, her husband of 50 years, Daniel Norton Sr, son, Daniel Norton Jr, and twin daughters Kathryn Norton and Kristine Riegner. She joins her parents and oldest daughter, Mary Norton, inside the gates of heaven. "Espirit de Corps" – defines Margaret’s Army experience. In the early years they were each other's family with the strong bond that connects members of the military. She took a great deal of pride in serving in the US Army Nurse Corps from 1970-1986. Margaret received the Meritorious Service Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and, Army Overseas Service Ribbon. Her pride in serving her country was only overshadowed by her love of family, friends, and her dedication to the Catholic Church. While in the military she met her husband, Dan (Sr), and had four wonderful children, Mary, Dan (Jr), Kat, and Kris. Shortly following the birth of her twin girls and moving from Hawaii to Northern Virginia, she began having heart trouble where she was close to leaving this world. She was medically retired from the military after managing a road to recovery with the help of a pacemaker. She referred to all of the years following that time of her life as precious bonus years. Margaret’s faith was always a foundation in her life. She was active in the church and had a strong core group of friends whom she cherished. Volunteering at ECHO, playing bunco with friends, dining out, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren kept her busy and fulfilled. She lived a life true to self and service. She is greatly missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends for visitation at 3-7pm Thursday, 10 April 2025, at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr, Alexandria, VA. A funeral mass will be held at Saint Raymont of Penafort Catholic Church, 8750 Pohick Rd, Springfield, VA, on 10 April 2025, 11am to celebrate Margaret’s life. Committal at a future date at Arlington Cemetery.

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Margaret Marron Norton

February 8, 1950 - April 6, 2025