Norma D. (Charles) Theus, of Melrose & Miami, Fl, passed away peacefully on Friday August 5, 2016 at 2:45am, after battling with an intense illness. Norma leaves behind three beautiful daughters, a loving husband, four beautiful grandkids, and numerous friends. Norma was a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife. She was a simple woman, loved by many because of her pure heart. Her love for others was selfless, undying, and unconditional. She had a generous heart, acceptant of all, and never kept grudges. She was always involved in her children and grandchildren's lives in the most thoughtful ways. Her favorite hobbies included singing, reading and dancing. She was a devoted Catholic, always making God the priority in her life. Even in her illness she always made an effort to sing along to the Hymns we sang at her bedside. Norma touched the lives of many people around her. While Norma will be missed dearly, her memory forever lives on in our hearts. Norma was the beloved wife of Willy Theus for 51 years. Loving mother of Nadine Alexandre & her husband Lionel of Melrose, Magalie Theus of FL and Katia Noncent & her husband Yves of Randolph. Cherished grandmother of Neldine, Francine, D'Andre and Nadeline. Caring sister of Roger Malbranche of NY, Ermithe Annozine of CT, Marie Lucienne of Haiti, Marc Charles of FL, Ernest Charles of IL, Marie Therese Theodore of FL, Daniella Albert of FL and Jean Claude Charles of IL. Also survived by many nieces, nephews & friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, Aug. 11th from 5-8PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 12th at 8:45AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.