We are sad to be sharing the news of PDG Frederic “Nick” Norton passing, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. While his mind was focused on getting to 100, his heart had other plans. He passed peacefully in his apartment in Buffalo surrounded by his art and the people who love and care for him dearly. We know he is truly happy now to be with his beloved wife, Alex.Nick was active in District 7090 for fifty-four years being president of the Kenmore and Fredonia Rotary Club and serving as District Governor in 1987-88. While he spent many years with his family in Kenmore where he practiced law and served as a trustee of the village, he eventually called the town of Arkwright home and served as the town Supervisor there for five terms. Among Nick’s many accomplishments, he was most proud of helping to get installed a windmill farm in the town of Arkwright and donating his sizable print collection to the Albright. He was instrumental in starting the Rotary District 7090 RYLA program and introduced the Youth Exchange Program to the Rotary Club of Kenmore, and demonstrated his faith in it by sending each of his children on exchange.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary International Foundation (https://my.rotary/org/en/donate) or the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (https://3048a.blackbaudhosting.com/3048a/General-AG).
The family will hold a service at their property in Arkwright this July. On-line condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home.