She was born in Sanford on Nov. 11, 1937, the daughter of Basil and Hilda Bryer Libby. Norma attended local schools and graduated from Hollis High School. She later returned to school and graduated from Gorham Teacher’s College in 1968.
For over 25 years, she taught third grade for the Waterboro Elementary School in MSAD #57.
In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending many recitals and sporting events. She also enjoyed spending winters in Florida, as she disliked the Maine winters with a passion. During her early retirement she also worked for the Waterboro Teachers’ Association at the Mustang store, in Waterboro.
Norma was a member and board member for the York County Retired Educators’ Association. During this time, she served on numerous committees and spent countless hours helping to organize the fall craft fair.
She is preceded in death by: both of her parents; her husband, Joe Virgie in 2001; and a brother, Donald Libby.
She is survived by: her companion of 15 years, Elwyn Walker of Hollis; a daughter, Janet Buege and spouse, Debra Buege, of Naples, Maine; a son, Edward Stephen Virgie and fiance, Janet Whelan of Saco; a sister, Verna Smith of Lyman; grandchildren, Katrina, Mandy, Michael, Joseph, Jenna, and Karen; and five great-grandchildren, Brayden, Callin, Lillian, Michaela and Danielle.
Friends and relatives may call at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home 13 Portland Road, Buxton, on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from noon to 2 p.m. A 2 p.m. funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. A gathering will follow at a place to be determined.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in her memory, please consider a contribution to York County Retired Educators Association Scholarship Fund, Attn. Carol Mitchell 48 Clark Road, Alfred, Maine 04002.
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