Norman E. Timberlake

Norman E. Timberlake, 77, the son of the late Kathleen R. (Ward) Timberlake and the late Henry N. Timberlake was born in Fall River on April 4, 1945. He was the younger by 3 minutes of his twin sister, Kathleen.  Norman lived his entire life in Fall River.

Norman graduated from Durfee High School and SMU, currently the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. During his college years, Norman was employed at the Cog Railway, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, where he enjoyed hiking it's many trails.

Norman taught grades 4-9 at Saint Theresa School, Pawtucket, RI primarily teaching mathematics during his 32 year career.

In 1986, he established "Timberlake Imports" buying and selling antique and collectibles in group shops throughout New England.  He closed his business when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

Normand enjoyed his travel throughout New England especially vacations spent in Ogunquit, Maine.

He enjoyed trips to England and his many excursions to Texas to visit his sister and brother-in-law where the 3 shopped antique venues in Texas and Arizona.

Norman is survived by his sister, Kathleen T. Digits and her husband, Dr. John Digits, of Houston, TX, two nieces, Kristin T. Digits of Houston, TX and Dr. Jennifer A. McAlpine of San Diego, CA and his very close cousin, Sharon Cabral of Fall River among other cousins.

Arrangements were private.  Donations in Norman's honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn.