Alden L. Norman, Jr.
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Alden L. Norman Jr. of Alton Bay, NH passed away peacefully at his home September 4, 2020 with Wilma, his beloved wife of 64 years at his side. Devoted to providing for his family, Alden leaves his wife, brother David and his wife Sandie, children (Debbie, Todd, Ann, and Judi) their spouses (Paula, Jeff Sydow, Charlie Gagnon) five grandchildren (Bill, Kelley, Devan, Elyse and Olivia), his great grandson, Michael, numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Alden and Katherine, and siblings Barbara, Priscilla and Bob, he was born in Salem, MA on December 9, 1932 and raised in Beverly, MA. He developed a love for golf and was a member of the state champion Beverly High School team and in 1950 earned a golf scholarship to New Mexico State where he studied Engineering. He returned to New England to continue his studies at UNH when his mother became ill and graduated in 1956 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He then began a long and successful career as an Engineer and then in management with Stone & Webster (Boston, NYC), Gulf Oil (Pittsburg, Houston), Bechtel (San Francisco, London, Houston) and culminated his career as President and CEO of Badger Company of Cambridge, MA. Alden was able to mix golf with business and enjoyed many outings at famous courses. Despite living far from New England, Alden and family came back to Lake Winnipesaukee almost every summer, first to the home of Wilma's sister Doris and her husband Fred, and then to the Lake House he purchased in 1977. Upon retiring in the mid 1980's, Alden and Wilma continued their golfing ways while wintering in Florida, summers at the Lake where they played at Kingswood Golf Club and golf trips to Scotland and Ireland with friends. Bad knees and shoulders eventually ended golf for Alden but he continued to follow the game on TV along with being a devoted Boston sports fan, especially of the Patriots. Gramps' notorious sweet tooth and fatherly ways will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends. The family thanks his fantastic care givers and the Central NH VNA & Hospice who provided so much comfort. A private family service will be held at the Lake House and a celebration of life held later. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer's Association, a cause dear to Alden because of Wilma.
-Peaslee Funeral Home