passed away on June 13, 2014 in the company of her son Kenneth and his fiancee Susanne Lowen. She had recently relocated to Washington, DC from Boynton Beach, FL where she lived for 15 years. Born March 6, 1930 in Everett, MA, Norma married David Rowe on September 10, 1950. They are survived by children Cathy, Andy and Kenneth, Andy’s wife Cyndee Rowe, grandchildren Mahriana Rofheart, Saraswati Rowe, David Rowe and William Rowe, brother Melvin Ligums, sister Roslyn Brunell and sister-in-law Elaine Ligums. May she join her cherished granddaughter, Nicole Rowe, brother Earl Ligums and beloved husband, David Rowe, in eternal peace. A private memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Newton, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ORT America (http://www.ortamerica.org/).