Roxbury Township, Mrs. Mary Ann Norton, 76, died on July 24, 2015 at the Morristown Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jersey City and grew up in Lyndhurst and moved to Ledgewood in the early 1990’s. She was a professional nanny, writer, and worked for the Morris County Board of Elections.

She was predeceased by her husband William J Norton. She is survived by her 6 children; Toni (and Paul), Lecia (and Guy), Holly (and David), Mary Ann (and Phil), Billy (and Jill), and Alfred (and Laurie). She also leaves her 17 grandchildren; Tommy, Jennifer, Brian, Rachael, Kristina Lee, Kevin, Julianna, Ricky, Philip, Bayley, Tyler, Mitchell, Shaynna, Raymond, Rachel, Corey, and Bradley, 5 great grandchildren; Daniel, Sarah, Luca, Michael and Lucas.

The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, 10 am, at the Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church, 113 South Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, with a brunch to follow. Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna 973-584-7264 (davishepplewhitefh.com) She would have enjoyed seeing everyone wearing bright colors and ladies, even your favorite hat if you have one.

Mary Ann loved the Lord Jesus Christ and the gift of sharing him with others.