Norma F. Gunstead, 72, of New Bedford died Sunday August 21, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Gladys Gunstead Pespeni, she was raised in Shrewsbury and lived in New Bedford for many years.
Norma was employed by Work, Inc. for many years.
She was an avid bowler.
She is survived many friends at Melville Towers, Seven Hills, Work Inc., and Lifestream.
A special thank you is given to the staff of Tremont Nursing Center and New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital who cared for her during her illness.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.