Passing of Mr. William Norton
Monday, January 2, 2006

Long time Saddlebred exhibitor, Mr. William G. Norton of Wellington, Ohio passed away on December 29 due to a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife Lois and two sons. Mr. Norton was the owner of Norton Funeral Homes in Wellington. He and his wife showed Saddlebreds and Hackney ponies for many years and were recently retired from the show ring. They had horses with Stanley and Gloria Edwards for years, as well as with Richlon Farm - Lindsay Lavery.

Mr. Norton was an avid supporter of the UPHA Chapter 13 auctions and horse shows, and will be greatly missed by all.

More information will be provided as available.

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Passing of Mr. William Norton Monday, January 2, 2006

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Passing of Mr. William Norton
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