SOUTH PORTLAND – Norma C. DiPierro, 85, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in her home at Scarborough Terrace, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in North Chatham, N.H., on July 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Dean and Evangeline (Dyer) Charles. She graduated from Oxford High School in the class of 1952.

On July 4, 1958, she married Joseph A. DiPierro at St. John the Evangelist Church in South Portland, where they remained lifelong communicants until its closing. Norma spent her entire working career at UNUM Insurance, retiring in 1992 after 40 years of service. When not working she loved playing bingo, bowling, going to yard sales, watching the “Golden Girls,” “Everyone Loves Raymond,” game shows and knitting. She was a wonderful cook who loved the holidays, and was well-known for her famous chocolate fudge. She especially loved giving and receiving hugs. Her greatest love was her family.

After retiring in 1992, she helped take care of her two grandchildren while their parents worked. She was also an amazing caretaker for her husband during his final years. Norma will long be remembered as a warm, friendly, generous, loving person who always had a smile on her face.

Norma was predeceased by her husband, Joseph DiPierro in 2012; seven sisters, Betty, Mary, Sadie, Ruth, Lorraine, Dot and Anita; three brothers, Dean, George and Madison.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Cote of South Portland; a son, Joseph DiPierro of California; two grandchildren, Cassie Martin of England, and Zachary Cote of West Baldwin; one great-granddaughter, Piper Lee Cote of West Baldwin; many nieces and nephews. 

Visiting hours celebrating Norma’s life were held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the chapel. Burial followed in Brooklawn Cemetery, 2002 Congress Street, Portland.

To view Norma’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

Those who wish may make contributions in Norma’s memory to: Activities Department, Scarborough Terrace, 600 Commerce Dr., Scarborough, ME 04074.