Norman J. Blair, 88, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at home. Born in Springfield, son of the late Allie C. and Ruth O. (Shirtcliff) Blair, he grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield Trade School.  He moved to West Springfield in 1964.  Norman worked for many years as an engineer-tech at Burroughs, a data management company and then worked for Chicopee Savings.  He loved the arts, theater, in his younger years hockey and spending time with his family.  He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte M. (Martin) Blair in 1996, a brother, Clifford Blair and a sister, Doris Jamilkowski.  He leaves his children, Norman J. Blair of Feeding Hills, Darlene Holloway and her husband Roland of West Springfield, Douglas Blair and his wife Pauline of West Springfield, Lynn LaFrance and her husband Mark of Southwick, Cheryl Kuras and her husband Richard of West Springfield, David Blair and his wife Tracey of Ludlow, Scott Blair of West Springfield, twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.  Norman's family would like to thank his caregiver, Audrey from Visiting Angels and also Avalon and Jill from Brookhaven Hospice for the compassionate care he received. All services were private and Curran Jones Funeral Home was in charge. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com