Maria Bailey (Clegg)
on January 12, 2025 at 6:21 pm
I was so sad to hear that David has passed away. It is another reminder that this most wonderful generation of unique and special people is forever getting smaller. I think I said at my mother’s funeral, that I have an image of my parents playing bridge. Perhaps now the Normintons and the Cleggs are sitting round a table sharing hands of cards together, trying to outwit their opponents, laughing and enjoying each other’s wonderful company. In those real-time memory days, my mother often told me how very sweet your father was to her. It seems that she was perhaps a weaker player than the other three (although only according to her), but David always had an encouraging comment or a positive observation to boost her confidence. I know that she and my father valued the friendship of both your parents enormously and always looked forward to spending time with them.
For me, my most overarching memory of David was his gentleness and kindness and actually, just sitting here now, I can remember his voice really clearly as well. He was a big part of my life growing up, whether that was because our parents were socialising, or I was visiting him as our family doctor, or I was over at your house, or he was picking Natalie up from ours. I also went to him early on as my father fell into his dementia journey. David was so helpful and supportive, and I so appreciated his friendship and expertise. I also visited on a couple of occasions when I was in Bagshot, and on one particular occasion, I had Harrison with me. David dug out a box of action figures and Harrison was allowed to choose one to take away and this was the most exciting thing for Harrison. He was so chuffed, and we still have it! When my father died, Jonathan and I went to visit your parents when we left the nursing home in Bagshot – I think we both wanted friendly and familiar faces, and people who we shared history with! As I say, our lives have been connected and it is something that I will treasure.
Sally Hanson
on January 13, 2025 at 5:43 pm
I was so saddened to hear your beloved Father and Grandfather has passed away.
David was one of life’s true gentlemen with kindness to match, which was second to none. He was so loved by so many.
He is a true example of what being an outstanding Doctor/GP is all about. I hear it so many times from Doctors, medical professionals and patients he has mentored, worked with and treated.
I will never forget David’s (always be Dr. Norminton to me!) support as a wonderful Doctor to my family & I and also as a friend to me personally. A remarkable man who will be so missed but never ever forgotten.
The pride he had for you and your family was heartwarming. Just wonderful.
I lit a candle for him on New Years Eve at our beautiful church here in Mijas Pueblo. He shines brightly.
Anne Mayer
on January 13, 2025 at 5:45 pm
Dear Natalie, Isabelle and Gregory and families,
I was devastated to hear your sad news. Your father was a wonderful man and GP and did so much more than teach me about general practice( I was his registrar between 2002-5). I remember fondly discussing flowers as well as visiting Runneymede on our tutorials and being welcomed for lunch by both your parents on a few occasions. It was not all about watching endless consultation videos!
Cédric de la Grange
on January 14, 2025 at 8:15 am
C’est une grande tristesse qui s’empare de moi quand je réalise que je ne reverrai plus mon cher oncle David. Tu étais venu en pleine forme à Grenoble en octobre dernier pour soutenir maman lorsqu’elle était à l’hôpital. J’ai manqué ce moment précieux, comme nous en manquons tant d’autres à l’image de mon absence auprès de ma famille en ce 14 janvier. Maintenant, le temps est figé. Un pan entier de notre histoire s’en est allé. Tu étais parmi les conteurs malicieux des anecdotes de mon enfance avec mes cousins à Baghsot, Carnac ou encore Lans-en-Vercors. Désormais nous sommes les conteurs de ton histoire. Nous chérirons ton souvenir qui perdurera encore longtemps au travers de nous tous.
Cédric
Duvivier Chantal
on January 14, 2025 at 8:50 am
Quel immense choc d’avoir appris la disparition soudaine de David par ce triste e-mail .
Tant de douces choses à écrire sur ce très cher ami mais l’essentiel repose sur sa grande qualité humaine : l’écoute,qu’il développa non seulement dans sa carrière de médecin mais en tant qu’ami. Il formait avec son épouse,ma chère amie Catherine, qu’il avait connu dans leur prime jeunesse, un couple harmonieux aimant et très famille.
Lors d’une période très difficile de ma vie,tous deux furent d’une immense gentillesse et soutien.
Tu es parti cher David mais ce n’est qu’un au revoir.Tu laisses à ta famille et tes amis un très beau parcours de vie.Merci
Courage à chacun de vous ses enfants et petits-enfants et soyez assurés de ma profonde affection à vous tous.
Jackie Burchall, Chair BPFA
on January 14, 2025 at 2:37 pm
On behalf of the Bagshot Playing Fields Association, we would like to thank David for his dedication as Chairman and Trustee, always a voice of reason, the ultimate diplomat dealing with all the different issues and challenges that running a community facility entails. David was the gentlest of ‘ Eco Warriors’ and always encouraged us to commit to many green issues. We will continue with David’s ethos and spirit in mind.
A true gentleman who will be greatly missed in the Bagshot community. God bless you David
Dorothée d'Argentré
on January 14, 2025 at 3:25 pm
Un petit mot de tous les d’Argentré, Charles, Paul et Dorothée presents aujourd’hui, mais aussi Eloise de Montreal et Eric sur les pistes de Balme. 15 ans de souvenirs avec vous à Londres, Bagshot, Veyrier ou La Clusaz qui restent dans nos coeurs pour toujours.
Qu’est-ce que vous allez nous manquer!
Avec toute notre amitié et amour,
“Les voisins” from 56 Wandsworth Bridge Road
Suna Kayakiran
on January 14, 2025 at 3:40 pm
David was an incredibly kind, generous man who touched all those he met. I have known him for several decades now, since Natalie took me to her home while we were at university, and I have never felt so welcome as I did when I stayed with her family — those fun games of tennis, board games, hunting for mushrooms in the woods, and then the numerous holidays in France (I recently realised that I must have been on more holidays with David than with my own father!). David was always there, ready for a warm word, quietly organising us, reassuring shy children new to the environment, tirelessly going on long walks. he was the one we always made a bee-line for at the Lindsey Christmas party, knowing that he would have something fun to say, would remember what we were up to and have some good advice if anything was not quite going well for us. As the beautiful celebration of his life we saw today demonstrated, he was a cultured, erudite, wise, liberal in the best sense of the word and kind man who will be badly missed, but will always be there in numerous warm memories for so many of us. Firat, a later joiner to the Norminton/Lindsay family events, says that he was the gentle and warm person he has ever met, and how went out of his way to make him welcome right from the start.
John Thing
on January 14, 2025 at 5:04 pm
For my dear friend of almost 50 years.
We never lived in one another’s pockets but were always there for one another.
I will always remember the Tuesday lunches with you and Catherine over concern that I was not looking after myself, sweeping snow off tennis courts,our medical discussions and your kindness and generosity of heart.
Rest in Peace old friend.
John.
Marie-Christine Quesnel
on January 14, 2025 at 9:31 pm
Quel choc de savoir que tu nous a quitté, David. C’est par Catherine, camarade de lycée à Grenoble que je t’ai rencontré pour la première fois. Nos mamans organisaient des « boums » pour nos anniversaires et Catherine et toi ne manquaient pas un seul slow. Nous avons skié ensemble, nous avons ri, nous avons fait des crêpes, nous sommes croisés à Londres, puis de nouveau à Grenoble quand Nathalie commençait à parler. Elle avait un jeu de cubes pour apprendre l’alphabet et m’avait sorti le cube illustré d’un Panier, en déclarant « P » comme Basket … Catherine et toi nous aviez rendu visite en Haute-Savoie… Après le départ de Catherine, l’oubli a failli s’installer, sauf pour un échange de vœux de Nouvel An, et puis un jour, alors que je rabâchais des phrases en italien sur Duolingo, sur mon téléphone portable, la méthode m’apprend qu’un certain David suit mon travail… David Norminton, qui apprenait l’espagnol. Nous avons alors chacun suivi les « progrès » de l’autre, allant parfois jusqu’à s’envoyer des « doubles points » sous forme de bonus et autres amusements de ce style. David, tu étudiais la médecine quand j’apprenais l’espagnol à l’université, tu t’es mis à l’espagnol quand nous sommes arrivés à un âge où les visites au médecin deviennent plus fréquentes ou dont un sujet de conversation récurrent ! J’espère que tu as retrouvé Catherine quelque part et je suis sûre que de « là-haut » vous continuez à veiller sur votre famille et sur vos proches. Adiós amigo !
Julienne Webster
on January 15, 2025 at 2:49 pm
It was with great sadness that I received your email with the news about David.
I have the fondest memories of David and Catherine from when I was a small child, they were both such an integral part of our family back in the day (the 1960s!!). So too your grandparents, Harold & Lucy, who also became friends of my parents. I know my Mum had unwavering respect for David and he was always so very kind to her. I will always remember David as a calm person with a warm-hearted disposition.
I am sure I can speak on behalf of my entire family sending you our sincerest condolences.
Julienne Webster
on January 15, 2025 at 2:50 pm
It was with great sadness that I received your email with the news about David.
I have the fondest memories of David and Catherine from when I was a small child, they were both such an integral part of our family back in the day (the 1960s!!). So too your grandparents, Harold & Lucy, who also became friends of my parents. I know my Mum had unwavering respect for David and he was always so very kind to her. I will always remember David as a calm person with a warm-hearted disposition.
I am sure I can speak on behalf of my entire family sending you our sincerest condolences.
John and Carole Nash
on February 2, 2025 at 2:35 pm
Dear Natalie, Gregory and Isabelle.
As you know David was our family doctor for over 35 years.
I am proud to say he was our dear friend as well as our doctor.
As we got to know David over the years we realised how much he and Gregory cared about the environment. David loved nature, we used to have long conversations with David talking about climate change and how I could do more to help!
David loved nature especially walking around his garden explaining to me what shrubs and trees were doing particularly well.
We will remember David for his kindness and love for his family,
Judith
on February 19, 2025 at 2:01 pm
My first memory of David when collecting me for babysitting duties was his smile and the funny bright green frog car he was driving which fascinated me how was he driving it all he seemed to do was pull and push this lever.
Natalie then two and a half as she would often tell me, and of course baby Isabelle both a delight and joy to babysit.
Years later upon my return from travelling once again a call from Daivd bright and cheerful. Yes of course I would love to babysit the girls oh you have an addition to the family Gregory how wonderful.
Many years passed we fond memories the B&O [Bang @ Olufsen) music system David was so proud of Its beautiful clear sounds . The time they all went on holiday and David asked me to look after Gregory and Isabelles hamsters which died help quick she was so found of her little friend I rushed out brought a lookalike and buried the old one in the garden with lolly stick to mark its grave as we did with all pets that passed.
Told David what had happened and there it was again that cheeky smile “oh we didn’t think it would survive it as so old” gee thanks for telling me David.
David and Catherine were like Yeng and Yang they fitted together like pieces of a puzzle. At Catherine’s funeral David said to me what am I to do now I have lost my sole mate how will I know what to wear each day and I replied looking at his children and grandchildren oh I some how think you will be just fine.
It has been an honour and a privilege to have known you David, I will visit you and Catherine for a little graveside chat when the birds are singing and the bees buzzing with the heavenly scents of all those trees and flowers all around you both.
I was so sad to hear that David has passed away. It is another reminder that this most wonderful generation of unique and special people is forever getting smaller. I think I said at my mother’s funeral, that I have an image of my parents playing bridge. Perhaps now the Normintons and the Cleggs are sitting round a table sharing hands of cards together, trying to outwit their opponents, laughing and enjoying each other’s wonderful company. In those real-time memory days, my mother often told me how very sweet your father was to her. It seems that she was perhaps a weaker player than the other three (although only according to her), but David always had an encouraging comment or a positive observation to boost her confidence. I know that she and my father valued the friendship of both your parents enormously and always looked forward to spending time with them.
For me, my most overarching memory of David was his gentleness and kindness and actually, just sitting here now, I can remember his voice really clearly as well. He was a big part of my life growing up, whether that was because our parents were socialising, or I was visiting him as our family doctor, or I was over at your house, or he was picking Natalie up from ours. I also went to him early on as my father fell into his dementia journey. David was so helpful and supportive, and I so appreciated his friendship and expertise. I also visited on a couple of occasions when I was in Bagshot, and on one particular occasion, I had Harrison with me. David dug out a box of action figures and Harrison was allowed to choose one to take away and this was the most exciting thing for Harrison. He was so chuffed, and we still have it! When my father died, Jonathan and I went to visit your parents when we left the nursing home in Bagshot – I think we both wanted friendly and familiar faces, and people who we shared history with! As I say, our lives have been connected and it is something that I will treasure.
I was so saddened to hear your beloved Father and Grandfather has passed away.
David was one of life’s true gentlemen with kindness to match, which was second to none. He was so loved by so many.
He is a true example of what being an outstanding Doctor/GP is all about. I hear it so many times from Doctors, medical professionals and patients he has mentored, worked with and treated.
I will never forget David’s (always be Dr. Norminton to me!) support as a wonderful Doctor to my family & I and also as a friend to me personally. A remarkable man who will be so missed but never ever forgotten.
The pride he had for you and your family was heartwarming. Just wonderful.
I lit a candle for him on New Years Eve at our beautiful church here in Mijas Pueblo. He shines brightly.
Dear Natalie, Isabelle and Gregory and families,
I was devastated to hear your sad news. Your father was a wonderful man and GP and did so much more than teach me about general practice( I was his registrar between 2002-5). I remember fondly discussing flowers as well as visiting Runneymede on our tutorials and being welcomed for lunch by both your parents on a few occasions. It was not all about watching endless consultation videos!
C’est une grande tristesse qui s’empare de moi quand je réalise que je ne reverrai plus mon cher oncle David. Tu étais venu en pleine forme à Grenoble en octobre dernier pour soutenir maman lorsqu’elle était à l’hôpital. J’ai manqué ce moment précieux, comme nous en manquons tant d’autres à l’image de mon absence auprès de ma famille en ce 14 janvier. Maintenant, le temps est figé. Un pan entier de notre histoire s’en est allé. Tu étais parmi les conteurs malicieux des anecdotes de mon enfance avec mes cousins à Baghsot, Carnac ou encore Lans-en-Vercors. Désormais nous sommes les conteurs de ton histoire. Nous chérirons ton souvenir qui perdurera encore longtemps au travers de nous tous.
Cédric
Quel immense choc d’avoir appris la disparition soudaine de David par ce triste e-mail .
Tant de douces choses à écrire sur ce très cher ami mais l’essentiel repose sur sa grande qualité humaine : l’écoute,qu’il développa non seulement dans sa carrière de médecin mais en tant qu’ami. Il formait avec son épouse,ma chère amie Catherine, qu’il avait connu dans leur prime jeunesse, un couple harmonieux aimant et très famille.
Lors d’une période très difficile de ma vie,tous deux furent d’une immense gentillesse et soutien.
Tu es parti cher David mais ce n’est qu’un au revoir.Tu laisses à ta famille et tes amis un très beau parcours de vie.Merci
Courage à chacun de vous ses enfants et petits-enfants et soyez assurés de ma profonde affection à vous tous.
On behalf of the Bagshot Playing Fields Association, we would like to thank David for his dedication as Chairman and Trustee, always a voice of reason, the ultimate diplomat dealing with all the different issues and challenges that running a community facility entails. David was the gentlest of ‘ Eco Warriors’ and always encouraged us to commit to many green issues. We will continue with David’s ethos and spirit in mind.
A true gentleman who will be greatly missed in the Bagshot community. God bless you David
Un petit mot de tous les d’Argentré, Charles, Paul et Dorothée presents aujourd’hui, mais aussi Eloise de Montreal et Eric sur les pistes de Balme. 15 ans de souvenirs avec vous à Londres, Bagshot, Veyrier ou La Clusaz qui restent dans nos coeurs pour toujours.
Qu’est-ce que vous allez nous manquer!
Avec toute notre amitié et amour,
“Les voisins” from 56 Wandsworth Bridge Road
David was an incredibly kind, generous man who touched all those he met. I have known him for several decades now, since Natalie took me to her home while we were at university, and I have never felt so welcome as I did when I stayed with her family — those fun games of tennis, board games, hunting for mushrooms in the woods, and then the numerous holidays in France (I recently realised that I must have been on more holidays with David than with my own father!). David was always there, ready for a warm word, quietly organising us, reassuring shy children new to the environment, tirelessly going on long walks. he was the one we always made a bee-line for at the Lindsey Christmas party, knowing that he would have something fun to say, would remember what we were up to and have some good advice if anything was not quite going well for us. As the beautiful celebration of his life we saw today demonstrated, he was a cultured, erudite, wise, liberal in the best sense of the word and kind man who will be badly missed, but will always be there in numerous warm memories for so many of us. Firat, a later joiner to the Norminton/Lindsay family events, says that he was the gentle and warm person he has ever met, and how went out of his way to make him welcome right from the start.
For my dear friend of almost 50 years.
We never lived in one another’s pockets but were always there for one another.
I will always remember the Tuesday lunches with you and Catherine over concern that I was not looking after myself, sweeping snow off tennis courts,our medical discussions and your kindness and generosity of heart.
Rest in Peace old friend.
John.
Quel choc de savoir que tu nous a quitté, David. C’est par Catherine, camarade de lycée à Grenoble que je t’ai rencontré pour la première fois. Nos mamans organisaient des « boums » pour nos anniversaires et Catherine et toi ne manquaient pas un seul slow. Nous avons skié ensemble, nous avons ri, nous avons fait des crêpes, nous sommes croisés à Londres, puis de nouveau à Grenoble quand Nathalie commençait à parler. Elle avait un jeu de cubes pour apprendre l’alphabet et m’avait sorti le cube illustré d’un Panier, en déclarant « P » comme Basket … Catherine et toi nous aviez rendu visite en Haute-Savoie… Après le départ de Catherine, l’oubli a failli s’installer, sauf pour un échange de vœux de Nouvel An, et puis un jour, alors que je rabâchais des phrases en italien sur Duolingo, sur mon téléphone portable, la méthode m’apprend qu’un certain David suit mon travail… David Norminton, qui apprenait l’espagnol. Nous avons alors chacun suivi les « progrès » de l’autre, allant parfois jusqu’à s’envoyer des « doubles points » sous forme de bonus et autres amusements de ce style. David, tu étudiais la médecine quand j’apprenais l’espagnol à l’université, tu t’es mis à l’espagnol quand nous sommes arrivés à un âge où les visites au médecin deviennent plus fréquentes ou dont un sujet de conversation récurrent ! J’espère que tu as retrouvé Catherine quelque part et je suis sûre que de « là-haut » vous continuez à veiller sur votre famille et sur vos proches. Adiós amigo !
It was with great sadness that I received your email with the news about David.
I have the fondest memories of David and Catherine from when I was a small child, they were both such an integral part of our family back in the day (the 1960s!!). So too your grandparents, Harold & Lucy, who also became friends of my parents. I know my Mum had unwavering respect for David and he was always so very kind to her. I will always remember David as a calm person with a warm-hearted disposition.
I am sure I can speak on behalf of my entire family sending you our sincerest condolences.
It was with great sadness that I received your email with the news about David.
I have the fondest memories of David and Catherine from when I was a small child, they were both such an integral part of our family back in the day (the 1960s!!). So too your grandparents, Harold & Lucy, who also became friends of my parents. I know my Mum had unwavering respect for David and he was always so very kind to her. I will always remember David as a calm person with a warm-hearted disposition.
I am sure I can speak on behalf of my entire family sending you our sincerest condolences.
Dear Natalie, Gregory and Isabelle.
As you know David was our family doctor for over 35 years.
I am proud to say he was our dear friend as well as our doctor.
As we got to know David over the years we realised how much he and Gregory cared about the environment. David loved nature, we used to have long conversations with David talking about climate change and how I could do more to help!
David loved nature especially walking around his garden explaining to me what shrubs and trees were doing particularly well.
We will remember David for his kindness and love for his family,
My first memory of David when collecting me for babysitting duties was his smile and the funny bright green frog car he was driving which fascinated me how was he driving it all he seemed to do was pull and push this lever.
Natalie then two and a half as she would often tell me, and of course baby Isabelle both a delight and joy to babysit.
Years later upon my return from travelling once again a call from Daivd bright and cheerful. Yes of course I would love to babysit the girls oh you have an addition to the family Gregory how wonderful.
Many years passed we fond memories the B&O [Bang @ Olufsen) music system David was so proud of Its beautiful clear sounds . The time they all went on holiday and David asked me to look after Gregory and Isabelles hamsters which died help quick she was so found of her little friend I rushed out brought a lookalike and buried the old one in the garden with lolly stick to mark its grave as we did with all pets that passed.
Told David what had happened and there it was again that cheeky smile “oh we didn’t think it would survive it as so old” gee thanks for telling me David.
David and Catherine were like Yeng and Yang they fitted together like pieces of a puzzle. At Catherine’s funeral David said to me what am I to do now I have lost my sole mate how will I know what to wear each day and I replied looking at his children and grandchildren oh I some how think you will be just fine.
It has been an honour and a privilege to have known you David, I will visit you and Catherine for a little graveside chat when the birds are singing and the bees buzzing with the heavenly scents of all those trees and flowers all around you both.
Love the babysitter and friend. Xx