Erik Peter Norman

"Bondsville, Erik Peter Norman, 17, of Crawford St, died in a dirt bike accident on Saturday, April 3. Born in Ware, June 24, 1992, he was the son of Mary (Midge) Norman with whom he lived and Peter J. Hedding, Jr. (2003). He has lived in Bondsville all of his life and was a student at PACE Center for Human Development in W. Springfield. Erik loved animals and enjoyed many outdoor activities, including fishing and riding his bmx bike. Besides his mother, he will be deeply missed by his stepfather Robert Barker, his siblings James of Indian Orchard, Heather of Monson and Lauren of Palmer. He also leaves a son Colby and his special love, Megan DiGrigorio, along with step siblings, Rose Barker of Bondsville, Tierney Barker of Amherst and James Barker of Brattleboro. Additionally, his grandparents, Mary (Axton) Norman of Palmer, and David E. Norman of Hampden, along with great grandfather Earle Norman of E. Longmeadow survive him, along with a nephew Brayden LaRose, aunt Patricia Norman of Ware and uncle David M. Norman of MD., Julie Foster of Northampton and several cousins. A memorial mass will be held Thursday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church. Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Norman for the benefit of a trust fund for his son Colby. For online guestbook, please visit www.beersandstory.com. "