ADAMS, Mass. — James Norton, 98, of Adams, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. 

Born in Williamstown on Feb. 10, 1923, son of the late Russell J. and Alice F. Weyers Norton he attended Williamstown schools and was a graduate of Drury High School with the class of 1941. 

James was last employed with Williams College Building and grounds. He was also employed with the former Bay State Clothing Store in Adams for several years. 

He was a WW II Army veteran. James was a communicant of Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church in Adams. 

He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Alma Martin, whom he married on April 16, 1956; A Daughter in Law, Teresa Norton; two grandsons, Casey R. Norton (Jackie) and Grant W. Norton; as well as several beloved nieces and nephews; He was predeceased by a son, Casey James Norton, two brothers, Alan and Richard Norton, and two sisters, JoAnne Rowe, and Marion Norton. 

The family would like to thank Jim’s neighbor’s for being such good friends. 

Services and Burial In St. Ann’s Cemetery in Lenox will be private. The TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME in  Adams is in charge of arrangements.