Norma Ann Menish of Herkimer, New York and West Addison, Vermont passed away on January 30, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born on March 2, 1933 in Burlington Vermont, the daughter of the late Archie and Lila (Whittemore) Bodette. She grew up and attended school in Vergennes, Vermont and graduated from the University of Vermont. Norma taught school at Addison Central School for one year. She married Herbert E. Menish Jr. on June 25, 1955, a blessed union of 35 years until his death on February 9, 1994. Norma taught in the elementary schools of Herkimer for 20 years. She attended the First Baptist Church of Herkimer where she had been a member and Past President of the 100% class and M and M Circle, a Sunday School Teacher, and a choir member. At one time she had been a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. Norma was a member of the New York State Teachers retirement Association and formerly of Myrtle Chapter # 148 Order of Eastern Star. Following retirement Norma had been a volunteer at the Frank J. Basloe Library and a volunteer for the meals on wheels for the elderly program. She had a special appreciation and love for music and animals. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Terry and Rene Brodeur of Punta Gordo, Florida as well as many special cousins and friends in Vermont and Herkimer. Memorial donations may be made to the Herkimer County Humane Society, PO Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407 or the Frank J. Basloe Library of Herkimer, 245 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 A graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery in West Addison Vermont will be held later this spring at a time to be announced. At her request, there will be no calling hours. Arrangements by Fenner Funeral Home Inc. of Herkimer and Brown- McClay Funeral Home of Vergennes Vermont.