After a full life of adventure and deep commitment to the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust since its inception in 1994, we are saddened to announce the passing of Norman J Wingrove on August 6, 2025. He was born in Simcoe, Ontario March 26, 1938. Norman was the CFO of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for some 25 years, and during that time, became interested in and committed to conservation. Norm was one of the original founders of the Watershed Trust. He was past President and 30+ year board member, and was active on the Board as Acting Treasurer right up until his death. The environment stood forefront in Norms life and he worked tirelessly with the Trust.
He received many accolades over the years including the Order of Collingwood in 2010 and then again in 2022 with the even higher honour of Companion of the Order of Collingwood. Norm was proud to have a plaque erected in 2020 by the Bruce Trail Conservancy in his name on the section of the Bruce Trail he managed for many years. There were plans in the works to honour Norm once again at his 50 years of dedicated Bruce Trail volunteering at the Dufferin Hi-Land 60th Anniversary event this coming November. Norm was truly a humble gentle man who only saw the good in people and was committed to making the world a better place for all. He was loved and respected by so many. I do not think there has ever been, nor ever will be, a volunteer as committed as Norm. He will be greatly missed. The Board of Directors will hold a celebration of life near the end of August. An announcement will follow when the date is confirmed.
Photo courtesy of Collingwood Today