Norma C. (Vaughan) Tripp, 96, of Westport, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Tripp Sr., They shared 62 years of marriage.
Mrs. Tripp was born in Mattapoisett, daughter of the late Stephen Vaughan and the late Lottie E. (Pittsley) Vaughan and had resided in Westport for most of her life. Prior to retirement, she worked at the former Acushnet Hospital as a Nurses Assistant, mostly in the maternity wards, where she started her lifelong commitment to nurturing and caring for everyone she met. She loved traveling with her husband throughout the New England States, and across the country to visit two of her sisters and their families. Finally making it to Nashville, she stood on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium, one her lifelong dreams. She was always up for a trip to Foxwoods. She was a member of the Westport United Congregational Church and enjoyed gardening and feeding the birds Her greatest joy was raising her family, and entertaining visits from everyone.
Survivors include her 6 children : Harold F. Tripp Jr. (Judy) of Westport, Carol F. Tripp of Warren, Carl F. Tripp (Nancy) of Westport, Frederick L. Tripp( Nannette) of Brunswick, ME, Gary A. Tripp (Dawn) of Westport, and Glenn S. Tripp (Marybeth) of Westport; her sister: Lottie Joseph of Onset; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Joyce E. Tripp, sister of the late, Elaine Romberg, Stephen Vaughan, Connie Jones,, Betty Stebbene, Virginia Santos, and Joseph Vaughan Jr., and step daughter of the late Mae Vaughan.
Special thanks to Lori Medeiros who was a wonderful caregiver and a special friend as well.
Memorial Service to which family and friends are invited will be Friday, July 11, 2025 at Potter Funeral Home at 12:00 P.M.
Memorial visitation will be Friday from 10AM-12PM, prior to the service.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Westport United Congregational Church P. O. Box 338, Westport MA.02790