PALERMO – Norman L. Leeman, 80, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. He was born April 29, 1944, a son of Lloyd P. and Hilda D. (Skidmore) Leeman.

Norman grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Ware High School. On July 3, 1964, he married the love of his life, Sharon R. Turner and the two settled in Palermo and became parents to four sons, Norman Jr., Douglas, Daniel, and Joey. Norman started his own business, Norman Leeman and Son Builders and worked very hard in the construction business.

Norman was a true Mainer who loved spending time outdoors; some of his favorite outdoor activities were hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. His happy place was up to camp near Chesuncook Lake where countless family memories were made, including Norman and Sharon’s fortieth wedding anniversary party.

Norman was a Third Mason with the Maine Dirigo Lodge #104 in Weeks Mills, and was a member of the Maine Bow Hunters Association, and the Sheepscot Lake Fish and Game Association.

He was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Hilda (Skidmore) Leeman; his sister, Sandra Metcalf; and his loving wife, Sharon Leeman on Feb. 2, 2024.

Norman is survived by his sons Norman Leeman Jr. and his wife Robin, Douglas Leeman, Daniel Leeman, and Joey Leeman; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren; his brother, Norris Leeman and his wife Rosie, and his brother-in-law, James Metcalf; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at the Palermo Christian Church, 322 Branch Mills Rd., Palermo, ME 04354. Interment will take place at Hannan Cemetery in Palermo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge, Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Norman’s name may be made to:

American Diabetes Association, by visiting http://www.diabetes.org.