08/23/2026
Condolences to Norma’s Family and Friends
In Loving Memory ~ Norma Lee Boser
1963~2026, Lived 62 Years
The family of Norma Lee Boser (Ayrey) are saddened to announce her passing on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Hanna, Alberta, at the age of 62, just days before her 63rd birthday.
Norma was born in Macklin, Saskatchewan, on August 29, 1963, to William and Evelyn Ayrey. She grew up alongside her four siblings, Bill, Laura, Pat, and Sandy.
Norma is a mother to three children, Curtis, Jennifer, and Trevor, and later cherished her role as a grandmother. Her grandchildren were an important part of her life, and she enjoyed going to their activities. Whether it was dance, hockey, ball, 4-H, or another event.
The Hanna community was fortunate to have Norma serve as a hairstylist for many years. She also owned and operated her own hair salon in Hanna, where she became a familiar and valued part of the community. Her salon was more than a place to have your hair done, it was also a place where Norma supported countless local causes, often selling tickets and helping organizations whenever she could.
Giving her time to others came naturally to Norma. Over the years, she volunteered with and supported many community organizations and events, including the Hanna Legion, youth curling, the Community Garden, the Hanna Rodeo Association, and the Hanna Youth Club, where she helped organize events for local teenagers and provided supervision. She was also an enthusiastic supporter of 4-H when her grandchildren became involved.
Norma enjoyed curling herself and participated in many bonspiels in the surrounding communities over the years. More than anything, though, she was the kind of person who was always willing to lend a hand. If a group was short of volunteers, Norma was often there to help, never looking for recognition or expecting anything in return.
In her spare time, Norma enjoyed baking, gardening, canning, and pickling vegetables. She generously shared the fruits of her labour with family, friends, and others in the community. Many people were fortunate to enjoy one of Norma's homemade meals or a package of her baking. During harvest, she would prepare and deliver meals to families working long days in the fields, always making sure there was plenty for leftovers. At Christmas, friends and family could often count on receiving some of her homemade baking.
Helping others was simply part of who Norma was. Whether it was a meal, a jar of preserves, some Christmas baking, her time, or a helping hand, she gave freely and quietly, never asking for recognition or anything in return.
Norma also treasured the time she spent at the Ayrey Family Farm in Evesham, Saskatchewan. Visiting the family farm was something she truly enjoyed and held close to her heart.
Norma will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jennifer of Grande Prairie; her son, Trevor of Red Deer; her grandchildren, Dalton, Ryland, and Courtney; her siblings, Bill (Wendy), Laura, Patricia (Brent), and Sandy (Randy); as well as many other special relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her son, Curtis, and her brother-in-law, Irvin.
A Celebration of Norma's Life will be held at a later date.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society online at donate.cancer.ca, or by mail to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, #200, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5.
Hanna Funeral Services Ltd, 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca
