M. Joseph Norton, Sr., affectionately known as “Joe”, age 76, of Abington, died peacefully, Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His presence brought light, laughter, and love to all who knew him.

Joe was born in Weymouth, to the late Kathryn (Morse) and Frank Norton. Raised and educated in Weymouth, he was a graduate of Weymouth High School, Class of 1966. He lived in Abington for twenty years, previously living in Braintree.

Joe proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman.

He worked as an environmental construction manager for various companies throughout his career.

Joe belonged to the Randolph AMVETS Post 51. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He also had a passion for golf, spending countless cherished hours on the course with friends and family.

Most of all, Joe was devoted to his family and found his greatest joy in spending time with his grandsons.

Devoted father of Michael J. Norton, Jr. and his wife Jill, Jennifer M. Phillips and her husband Sean, all of Braintree.

Loving grandfather of Joshua Norton, Jaxson Norton, Shane Phillips, and Seana Phillips.

Dear brother of Richard Norton and his wife Patricia of Rockland, Carol Sullivan and her husband Ronald of Marlboro, Elizabeth Herendeen and her husband Paul of Fla., William Norton of Weymouth, and Marguerite Hearn and her husband James of Hanson. He was predeceased by Mary Louise Barton, John Norton, and Arthur Norton.

Former husband of Gail E. Priscella of Braintree.

Joe is also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

Graveside Services, with military honors, will be conducted at Fairmount Cemetery, 168 Cedar Street, Weymouth, on Wednesday, April 23, promptly at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

For those who wish, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or at www.diabetes.org.