We regret to advise that Sapper Kurt Norton passed away 30 April 2009 in Suffield at the age of 25.

Born in New Westminster, BC, Kurt enrolled in the Canadian Forces in August 2007. After completing his Combat Engineering trades training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Kurt was posted to 1 Combat Engineering Regiment in September 2008. He was preparing for his first operational deployment on Task Force 3-09.

Viewing on 11 May from 1930-2000 hrs for the general public at Columbia Bowell Funeral Home, 219 6th Street New Westminster, BC (604) 521-4881. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday,12 May 2009 at 11:00am at St. Francis de Sales Church, 6610 Balmoral St., Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.