Colonel Sean Norton

Brian, and all the Norton family. Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the family of Colonel Sean Norton.

Deepest sympathies to the Norton family on the loss of Sean. He and Mary were wonderful neighbours to us when we first moved to Rathfarnham in 2016. The chats over Sean’s cappuccinos, the holidaying tortoise, the kids getting spins on the stairlift - it felt like we had known them always and we will never forget them and their kindness. May Sean rest in peace reunited with dear Mary.

Sean and Mary were the first to welcome us to Marian Road. We will never forget their kindness. Sean may you Rest in Peace with your beloved Mary.

Sincere condolences to the late Sean’s family.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Norton Family on your loss. Seán was a true gentleman and an outstanding colleague. May Seán Rest in Peace.

Condolences to the Norton family on the loss of your father.
May he rest in peace

I am so very sorry to hear about your sad loss.
I served with the Col in the 5th Infantry battalion, Collins barracks Dublin.
Were I was the battalion pipe band sergeant.
Great memories, may you rest in peace Sir.
Thank you for your service 🇮🇪

Sincere condolences to the Norton family. I will never forget Col. Sean’s leadership, patience and good humor. He was one of the finest and a privilege to work with. Ar dheis De.

My condolences to the Norton Family on Sean’s passing
Served with him in DFHQ in the 80’s
May he rest in peace
Joe Waters (Comdt Retd)
Ardrahan
Co Galway

My sincere condolences to all of Sean's family on his recent passing. Sean was a gentleman and kind colleague. I was privileged to have shared some time and experiences with him.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gabrielle, Paul and Brian and to the extended Norton Family. I had the pleasure of serving with Sean in the 2nd Battalion in the early 60s and on other occasions Through the years.
He was a Gentleman, Leader and Mentor. May Sean Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to all the Norton family. Sean was a good friend and colleague to our father Kevin (deceased), since their shared experiences in the Congo with A Coy 36 Infantry Battalion. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Geraldine English, Rory Page (Capt retd), Maryrose Page.

Brian and the Norton family, so sad to hear of your Dad’s passing, thoughts and prayers are with you

Deepest sympathy to all the Norton family on Sean's passing., A thorough gentleman and wonderful collleague. RIP

My deepest sympathy to the Norton family.

We were so sad to hear of the passing of our dear former neighbour and friend Sean. Our condolences to Gabrielle, Paul, Brian, his grandchildren and all his family. We have such fond memories of him as a helpful neighbour from throwing footballs back over the wall to digging snow from the drive. We will miss our chats over a cuppa (and a Magnum ice cream for Ryan) while he regaled us with tales of his army days, his travels, his family and remembering his beloved Mary. Rest in peace Sean.

From Adrienne, Tony, Darragh and Ryan

Our deepest sympathies to Brian and the Norton family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

I remember Sean and Mary arriving as a young couple to Marian Road . He was extremely supportive during my time in Defence Forces
Deepest condolences to all the family

With Deepest Sympathy, Barbara & Angelo Jathas

Sincere sympathy to the extended Norton family on the passing of Sean, RIP.

Sincere sympathies to the Norton family at this sad time. Sean Norton had special but very obvious human leadership qualities which inspired this junior officer back in the day in the 5th Infantry Battalion. For that, I am still in his debt. May he rest now.

Sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved Dad, a very good friend of mine for
many years. Trust that God will give you the strength and courage to bear your loss in this sad
time for you all. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Brian and the Norton family on the loss of Sean. May he RIP.

Sincerest sympathies Des & family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Sincere sympathy to the Norton family on Sean’s passing. I have very good memories of serving with him with the 18th Group in 1970. May he rest in peace

Dear Brian and family, i'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father and wish to extend my sincere condolences to you and all of the wider Norton family.

Sincere sympathy to the extended Norton Family on this sad occasion. May Sean Rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to the extended family of Sean.A loyal friend and a true gentleman. May He Rest In Peace.
Jim Harold Lt Col Retd

So sorry for your loss.

Our deepest condolences, Tonia, Rae & kids

A sad day for all the family; 'will be watching Sean's last ceremonial from the Golan Heights, Syria. Ar dheis De go raigh a h'anam dhilis.

Sincere sympathy to extended Norton family on the sad passing of Sean - a true gentleman may he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Norton family. I had the privilege of serving with Sean a gentleman and a true soldier and leader. May he rest in the peace he so richly deserves.

Our deepest sympathy to the Norton family of the death of Sean. He was a fine officer and gentleman. May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy. Tony

Dear Brian, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May he rest in peace. Stuart

I'm heartbroken to hear of Sean's passing. My condolences to all the Norton family. I shall be with you in spirit every step of the way today and in the hard days to come. Love to you all.

Sincere sympathies to all the family on your sad loss. Sean was a true officer and gentleman. May he rest in peace.

There was no finer officer or gentleman than Col Sean Norton DSM. Ar dheis ata a anam dilis.

Deepest sympathy to Seán's family and his former comrades, he was one of the finest officer that I had the pleasure of serving beside. May he rest in peace. George Kerton

Sincere condolences on Sean's passing. A true friend, gentleman and mentor.

Condolences to the Norton Family on the passing of your Dear Dad. May he rest in Peace

Sincerest sympathy to the Norton family on the sad passing of Sean. A very fine officer and gentleman.

I was privileged to serve under Sean’s command. He was a dedicated soldier and was intensely loyal to the Defence Forces. He considered command of his soldiers to be an honour, a privilege given to the few and something to be cherished. A gentleman, he was a loyal and honourable colleague. Ar dheis Dé.

My sincere sympathy to Paul and the wider Norton family on the passing of Seán. A true gentleman whom I had the pleasure of serving with for many years in the Eastern Command. May Seán rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Norton Family on the passing of Sean. May He rest in peace.

Sincere condolences May Sean RIP
Charlie & Marie

All members of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO) will join with me in conveying our sincere condolences to Gabrielle, Paul, and Brian on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family at this sad time. May Seán Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Norton family on the sad passing of Sean who I had the pleasure to serve with in El Salvador.May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathies to the Norton family. Sean was a friendly and highly efficient officer. He was a credit to the Defence Forces for his leadership and bravery. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear this news. Sean was a valued colleague and friend over the years. We played many a badminton game during lunch break in Collins Barracks. It was always a pleasure to meet him. My thoughts are with the Norton family at this sad time. May Sean Rest In Peace.

Sincerest sympathy to the Norton family on Sean's passing. A great officer, a true gentleman and, a pleasure to serve with. Always a smile and a kind word. May he rest in peace R.I.P.

I was very sad to learn of Sean’s passing. As a young Officer I served under him in the 5th Infantry Battalion in Collins. Barracks. One of natures gentlemen and a great leader. Sincere sympathy to the Norton Family.

Sincere sympathies to the Norton family on the passing of Sean. It was a pleasure to serve with such a fine officer and gentleman in DFHQ in the 80's. May he rest in peace

Hi Gay
Condolences on the death of you father. Sorry due to covid restrictions I can’t be there.
Best wishes to Paul and Brian
Life goes on with the younger generation
Catherine Swaine (McCabe)

Deepest condolences to Brian and all the Norton family at this time of loss. Séan was a gentleman.

So sorry to hear about the loss of Sean Norton. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to the norton family on your loss of Sean thinking of you all at this difficult time

Since condolences to the Norton family on the death of Sean. Always the gentleman.

Sincere sympathies to the Norton family on the death of Sean a true gentleman.