PRECEDE: With the passing of Pakenham icon Norma Jackson on Monday 30 September, there was an outpouring from the community in memory of ‘Aunty Norma’ and her family. Here are some of the many messages sent from locals.
ROC Football Club Past Players & Officials
Very sad news. A Pakenham icon. Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the entire Jackson family. The ROC FC Past Players & Officials.
Councillor Brett Owen
Norma was an amazing and much loved person in our community. Norma will be sadly missed. Sending all our love to Norma’s family at this difficult time.
Stanley Young
They threw away the mould when they made you Aunty Norma a great worker for the Pakenham Community RIP.
Brenda O’brien
A wonderful Aunty now at peace. Loved life and lived it to its fullest. A great Pakenham person who will be remembered for her community work. Life member of both the footy and netball clubs as well as the Fire Brigade. Aunty Norm you will be sadly missed by the family and all those who knew you. Love to Di, Glor and their families.
Emma Vulin MP
Oh sorry to hear. Sending my thoughts and condolences to Norma’s family.
Marcia Rook
So sad another local gone, fond memories of growing up in the Main Street with the Jacksons a few doors down. Condolences to Di, Glor and families , a life well lived Mrs Jackson!
Alison Smethurst-de Bruyn-Williams
A huge life well lived. Remembered by even some who left Pakenham more than 50 years ago. Sympathy to all the friends and family.
Claire Ward
RIP Norma. Such a good innings for a fantastic woman. There goes another piece of Pakenham.
Scott Hamilton
Pakenham is a sadder place with the passing of Mrs Jackson. A stalwart of Pakenham. RIP Mrs Jackson.
Sue McQualter
Aunty Norma to so many. Her love of PFC & PNC was evident by all who saw her every week either working in the canteen or cheering on her boys & girls.
Sincere condolences to Di, Gloria and their families.
RIP Aunty Norma.
Wendy Lee Goldsack
Our sincere condolences to all the family… what a legend of a lady. Everyone who is anyone in Pakenham will mourn and remember our gorgeous ‘Aunty Norma’. What a woman. Xx
Wayne Nutting
I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Pakenham community on the passing of Norma Jackson, a dedicated life member of the Pakenham CFA, the Pakenham Football Club, and the Pakenham Netball Club. Norma’s unwavering service and commitment to the CFA, running teams and clubs were a testament to her deep care and devotion to her community. Her legacy of selflessness, strength, and community spirit will be fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. I have found memories of her stories and laughs. May her memory bring comfort to those who loved her, and may she rest in peace. The community of Pakenham has lost a true matriarch.
Ricky Read
A community icon, dedicated volunteer and selfless citizen. Many strings to her community bow, CFA just one of those strings, and someone that will be forever respected and remembered. Thank you Norma for your service.
Adrian Bailey
R.I.P Norma Jackson you welcome everyone into the Pakenham CFA with true kindness you were Aunty to all of us. You loved The Pakenham running team juniors and seniors supporting them at CFA running comps every year. My condolences to her family and friends always in my heart
Michael Page
Norma J is very sadly missed. We started out at footy club but later when I was running with the brigade, started driving beautiful Norma home and we became lifelong friends to a point I would love to go visit her and take her out right up til the time she couldn’t go out anymore. She was a wonderful Lady and great friend I miss her a lot but I know she is in better place and resting in Peace. I’m much better for having her in my life for many happy years sadly missed.
Stephanie Virgona
R.I.P Norma what a wonderful amazing woman you were, absolutely beautiful! Always had us laughing. What a honour it was to have looked after you with so many other wonderful staff. May you rest in peace Norm!
Mick Cook
I remember her on the canteen, great Pakenham football club woman.
Theresa Stevens
Thoughts are with Aunty Norma’s family and friends at this sad time Loved by all that knew her. A true Pakenham lady who had time for everyone. RIP beautiful lady xx
Margaret Nicholls
My deepest Sympathy on the passing of Mrs Jackson.
A wonderful lady, who lived her life helping the Pakenham community and much more……Now Sleeping Peacefully.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you Di, Gloria and all the family.
Kaz Lyn
A truly wonderful lady who bought so much love to everyone she met, including my family. The love and kindness you showed to me and my children will never be forgotten. You will be greatly missed. Sleep peacefully Angel. RIP Aunty Norma.
Condolences to everyone who loved you.
Meaghan Jane
Sending Condolences and love to her family and friends. What a beautiful soul who was always the biggest supporter, she’ll be dearly missed.
Fiona Butler
Certainly the face of Pakenham. R.I.P Norma. Condolences to the family.
Kate Paynter
Vale, dear ‘Aunty Norma.’ A kind and gentle lady much loved by us all. Deepest condolences and love to Di, Glor and all the family.
Love from the Paynter family.
Janette Young
Sending love to an exceptional inspirational and positive lady who was there for everyone within her beautiful Pakenham forever.
Raegan Warden
An amazing great Aunty Norma. Fond memories of her at netball each week watching us all play. Such a special person who lived a full life with her wonderful family. Time to rest now Aunty Norm xx
Courtney Jayde
Will always remember her smile and community spirit around the club. To her amazing family, we’re thinking of you.
Michael Corzelius
Vale Aunty Norma. You have left a never ending legacy, that touch so many lives. Can never be replaced.
Marlene Timmins
Sad news, condolences to Norma’s family and many friends. People who have such community spirit, character and kindness are few and far between. RIP Norma.