It's a very sad day

[Big Cliff]

I just got word that a very dear friend and a true legend our friend Norm aka "Beans" has moved on to the great fishing grounds. For those that had the opportunity to meet him or fish with him I know the memories will live on forever in our hearts. At the moment, no service is planned, but if that changes I will post details here. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family, I  know he will be very much missed 🙏 😢 

If anyone cares to post a story or memory it would be really nice!

[bigugli]

A man who will be missed by many. Condolences to his family.

[lew]

I got the news earlier today and yes, it was sad to hear. Norm was a fun guy to be around and he'll be missed by a bunch.

Norm on your extreme left.

 

Edited November 14, 2024 by lew

[misfish]

Read that this morning on his grandsons post. I was very shocked and sadden. He will be missed .

RIP COOL CAT. 

[Terry]

He will be missed 

long long time member here 

RIP Norm

[Spiel]

Sad indeed. My condolences to his family and his many friends.

A quick search in my photo archives found me this picture of Norm at one of the "Fishing for Tyler" events.



R.I.P Mr Beans

[Chuck Best]

A very sad day indeed ,and he will be missed...

[Loonietoon]

RIP My Friend Norm you will be Missed 😢

Condolences too Maureen and  Family and All that Met and Knew Him... He was a GREAT PERSON.

Edited November 14, 2024 by Loonietoon

[Whopper]

First thing I saw this morning "Deg" sent me an email. Don and Norm stayed in touch. Norm was a good guy and a positive contributor to this site for many years. God speed and God bless Norm and his family

Edited November 14, 2024 by Whopper

[Sinker]

Beans was one of the first internet fishermen I ever met. We laughed our asses off. PhotoZ was there too. 

RIP Beans. 

[b2kptbo]

Sad news, RIP Beans.

[CoryEh]

RIP Beans.  Always good for a conversation.

Such a kind soul

[crappieperchhunter]

Just seeing this now. I have so many fishing memories  of time spent with Beansie. Crappie fishing in Bobcaygeon, carp fishing in Caygeon and Peterborough. Perch fishing in my boat on Simcoe every fall. 

Norm was a good man who was always positive and funny and a joy to spent time fishing with. He will be missed by many.

[HTHM]

I will always treasure the memory of fishing with him off of Big Cliff's place. He gave me some very good counsel when I was going through a particularly bad time in my life. 

The story has been shared on this site more than once. 

[limeyangler]

Sad news, condolences to his family and friends.

[aplumma]

Norm was a great man and he will be missed. I only fished with him once and it was a good time with laughter and fish. 

Prayers to guide you home my friend 

Art

[porkpie]

Sad to hear.

[Ron]

So sorry to hear of Norms passing. I've spoken to Norm via messaging from here. He was a long time Angler on Rice Lake. His son had a trailer down at Sandercocks Camp. We hooked up 1 day and to my surprise, we have met in the past. Ironically, fishing on Rice Lake. We shared a lot of the same fishing holes that we figured "no one else would know".  It was an honour knowing that gentleman.

 

[AKRISONER]

just saw this thread now...RIP beans!