James Norman

"Bondsville, James Norman, 25, died tragically April 5 in Bondsville, following the tragic death of his brother Erik on April 3. He was the son of Mary Norman of Bondsville and Peter J. Hedding, Jr. (2003). A graduate of Pathfinder Voc. High School, he worked as an electrician. Besides his mother, he will be deeply missed by his stepfather Robert Barker, his siblings Heather of Monson and Lauren of Palmer, his nephew Colby, 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 nephew Colby. For online guestbook, please visit www.beersandstory.com."