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Norma Fernandez
June 16, 1923 - October 6, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">NORMA CLAIRE FERNANDEZ (nee BURKE) <br>June 16, 1923 - October 6, 2016 <br> Daughter of Charles Norman Burke and Ama Gladys Simpson Burke, sister of Mavis Elaine Burke, Sydney Yvonne Burke and the late Charles Norman Burke Jr. Attended St. Hugh's High School in Jamaica and received a special prize for the French language examination at senior level. <br>Norma was a member of the choir of the Lyndhurst Methodist Church and remained attached to her Methodist connection. A graduate of the Alpha Academy Commercial School, she served in the secretarial department of the marketing department and contributed to the development of Bryden & Evelyn Commercial Firm, as well as the Avon Cosmetic business in Jamaica. Known for her ability to develop good relations and her excellent secretarial skills, she was highly regarded by her business associates. Norma married Miguel Fernandez in May 1971 and after his death (1981), she relocated to Toronto, Canada, to join her two sisters, where she worked with the North York City Hall and made many friends. <br>Norma served as President of the P.A.C.E. (Canada) organization and made a special contribution to improving relationships between the members. Her adopted school was the Lyndhurst Methodist Basic School in Jamaica. Since retiring, Norma tried to keep in touch with family and friends in Jamaica and other locations. She often referred to Bustamante's advice to the downtrodden "to stand up for their rights". She was interested in the world around her and tried to keep up with the news around the world. A loyal Canadian, she will be missed by family and friends. <br>Funeral service will be held at Highland Funeral Home - Markham Chapel, 10 Cachet Woods Court, Markham, ON, on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens, 33 Memory Gardens Lane, North York, ON, at 1:00 p.m.</div>