Clair Junior Norris

Clair Junior Norris, 96, of Marysville, passed on Friday, November 13, 2026.

He was born March 13, 1930 in Port Huron to the late Clair A. and Hattie (Doman) Norris. He married Elinore “Sue” Farley on March 17, 1951 in Port Huron.

Clair was employed by Grand Trunk Western Railroad as a car inspector for 44 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed gardening (often getting the whole family involved), hunting and fishing. He also liked traveling to Florida with his wife, attending train shows and operating his electric train sets. A skilled handyman, Clair helped his sons build their homes and built two homes of his own while working full-time. Family was very important to him, and he treasured the time they spent together. He also enjoyed a good coney dog and a cup of coffee.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Elinore “Sue”; six children, Linda (Gary) Weiss, Cynthia McFarlane, David (Cheryl) Norris, Kathleen (Thomas) Norris DeWitt, Timothy (Jennifer) Norris, and Jeffrey (Jody) Norris; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved feline friend, Morris Norris III. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Norris; his granddaughter, Melissa McFarlane; his son-in-law, Michael McFarlane; and his siblings, Raymond, Robert, and Helen.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026 in the Marysville Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2026 in St. Christopher Catholic Church with visiting beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend James Arwady will officiate.

Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Water Area Humane Society, St. Christopher Catholic Church, Crossbridge Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

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