# Important News for Friends of norinew \[RIP\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727 "2011-05-30T02:11:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![ataraxy22](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ataraxy22/32/307_2.png) [@ataraxy22](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ataraxy22)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/401 "2011-06-09T04:51:28Z")
I lurk much more than I post, but I always enjoyed norinew’s posts. I am a stranger , but hers was a familiar name to me. I pass through Cumberland, MD occasionally, and always have thought to myself “there is a Doper who lives here!”, but sadly will need to change those thoughts to the past tense now. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/402 "2011-06-09T05:11:36Z")
This is terribly sad news. My most sincere condolences to her loved ones. ---
**Author:** ![anya\_marie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ebca7d/32.png) [@anya\_marie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anya_marie)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/403 "2011-06-09T16:01:59Z")
I’m sorry that Norine is gone, i didn’t know her well but i liked her. ---
**Author:** ![Woeg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/df705f/32.png) [@Woeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Woeg)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/404 "2011-06-09T16:16:37Z")
☹ ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/405 "2011-06-09T19:53:36Z")
For some reason, I am just coming across this thread. This is terrible news and I am so sorry to hear about \*\*norinew’s \*\*passing. ---
**Author:** ![mutantmoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a87d85/32.png) [@mutantmoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mutantmoose)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/406 "2011-06-09T20:04:53Z")
I’m so sorry to hear about this. She made me laugh quite a few times. Her sense of humour really came through. My condolences to her family. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/407 "2011-06-09T20:07:18Z")
Far too young and way too sudden. Rest in peace, norinew. ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_of\_Doubt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7cd45c/32.png) [@Angel\_of\_Doubt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_Doubt)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/408 "2011-06-09T21:34:49Z")
Coming in late, as usual, but my sincere condolences as well. What a horrible shock! ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/409 "2011-06-16T23:36:44Z")
I’ve been away for a couple of weeks and am just catching up. I saw the thread title and felt like I’d been punched in the stomach. I am so very sorry. **Norinew** was a fantastic person and the world, and this board, is lessened by her absence. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/410 "2011-06-16T23:48:51Z")
> [@Kolga](#): > > I saw the thread title and felt like I’d been punched in the stomach. I know the feeling, **Kolga**. **Norine** was also a follower of my blog, and when I read the news, I just sat here and cried. She was a totally sweet person and I will miss her very much (as do you all). Bill ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/411 "2011-06-17T03:48:45Z")
Has anyone been in touch with her family since the funeral? I hope they are doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances and that if they feel up to it they will let us know how they are. I had no idea that norinew was ill at all until this thread. Does anyone know if an explanation was ever given from the doctors about how this happened? ---
**Author:** ![PandaBear77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/412 "2011-06-18T22:35:51Z")
I’m just now seeing this ☹ I’m so sad to hear about this ☹ She was a truly nice lady. ---
**Author:** ![Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df705f/32.png) [@Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Full_Metal_Lotus)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/413 "2011-06-19T18:27:07Z")
My condolences to her family and friends - Norine was a real gem on this board, and I imagine in the rest of her life as well. Her wit, charm, gracious humour and understanding made this board and the world a brighter place. She will be missed. Regards Full Metal Lotus ---
**Author:** ![drillrod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@drillrod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drillrod)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2011, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/414 "2011-06-20T14:11:57Z")
I want to add my name to those expressing their condolances to the family of norinew. Hers is one of the first names I started looking for when I first discovered the boards. She always seemed a class act and fine woman. ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/415 "2011-06-23T06:42:32Z")
I just found this, and like some others, I feel like I’ve been punched in the chest. Norine was a friend I never met, and the Board (and the world) is a lesser place now. She set an example of grace and humor and strength that I hope to remember and emulate. ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/416 "2011-06-23T07:40:06Z")
I had no idea this had happened until now. My heartfelt condolances to her family and all who knew her. In an impersonal place such as an internet message board **norinew** radiated kindness and decentcy far beyond the norm, and always gave me hope. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/417 "2011-06-23T20:45:58Z")
> [@lavenderviolet](#): > > Has anyone been in touch with her family since the funeral? I hope they are doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances and that if they feel up to it they will let us know how they are. > I had no idea that norinew was ill at all until this thread. Does anyone know if an explanation was ever given from the doctors about how this happened? She had been sick and in a lot of pain for some time. I assume - but don’t know for certain - that her passing and her being sick were connected. I used her email address to email the family but never heard anything back. They may not have checked her email yet or they may be grieving, I don’t know. At random points during the week I’ll think “hey, I bet Norine would think this recipe is…” before remembering the unfair truth. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/418 "2011-06-23T21:48:00Z")
I just found this. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/419 "2011-06-23T23:11:01Z")
> [@lindsaybluth](#): > > She had been sick and in a lot of pain for some time. I assume - but don’t know for certain - that her passing and her being sick were connected. > > I used her email address to email the family but never heard anything back. They may not have checked her email yet or they may be grieving, I don’t know. > > At random points during the week I’ll think “hey, I bet Norine would think this recipe is…” before remembering the unfair truth. They may not have her email password. Try checking with **EtherealFreakOfPinkness** or **ThreadPirateRoberts** , her two daughters who post on the board. ---
**Author:** ![monstro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/420 "2011-06-24T01:01:17Z")
I never know what to say in threads like this. But I feel like I have to say something, because **norinew** was one of those Doper’s I felt I “knew”. Bye, **norinew**! You will be missed! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727.md?page=22)