Regina M. (Norris) Persson

Regina M. (Norris) Persson, 57, of Woods Lane, Ipswich, and loving wife of Daniel N. Persson, died on February 28, 2020 at the Kaplan House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born in Boston on December 20, 1962, daughter of Eleanor M. (Heywood) Norris of Ipswich and the late George F. Norris formerly of Ipswich. Regina attended Ipswich Public Schools and the University of Lowell, graduating with a B.A. in Music.

She married Dan Persson on February 14, 1987 and they had three beautiful children, Jonathan, Hannah and Seth.

Regina was employed as a private piano teacher and accompanist for the Ipswich Public Schools as well as organist for the Immanuel Baptist Church in Ipswich and the Lutheran Church of the Savior in Bedford.

She loved the Lord Jesus and was a committed member in her community of faith. She was a passionate musician, enjoyed going for walks and spending time with family, and always had fresh flowers around the house. Her sincere kindness and generous heart brightened the lives of her friends, family and community. 

In addition to her husband Dan, her mother Eleanor, her sons Jonathan and Seth Persson all of Ipswich, her daughter Hannah Sutherland and her husband Reed of Easthampton, she is survived by three siblings, George F. Norris of Ipswich, William D. Norris of Danvers and Joshua J. Norris of Ipswich. She has now gone to join her late brothers Jonathan and Mark Norris and father George Norris.  

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church North Shore, 179 County Road, Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. Arrangements are under the direction of the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of Ipswich.

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