Norine Blake-DeMont

DeMont, Norine Blake of Ann Arbor died peacefully on Tuesday March 7, 2006 at her home. She was professionally known as Dr. Norine Blake. She had served as a teacher in the Berkley Public Schools and held key administrative posts in the Avondale School District as well as the Wayne-Westland Community Schools. She also served as Superintendent of the Lincoln Consolidated School District during the early 1990's. In addition to her many contributions to the K-12 education she was an adjunct professor for both the Wayne State University and Davenport University graduate programs in administration. She received her undergraduate degree as well as a masters degree from Oakland University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Wayne State University. She received academic scholarships from both universities. She also was the recipient of the Shanklin Award from the American Association of School Administrators, a national honor awarded to one administrator each year for excellence in doctoral studies. She is survived by her husband Roger, her two daughters Lisa Allen and Lora Boka, a son in law Don Boka, and three precious grandchildren - Nicholas, Lucas and Allison Boka. Norine is also survived by her 12 siblings: David (Geri); June; Louise; Marilyn (Bill); Raymond (Maryann); Barbara (Jerry); Bob; Charlotte (Tom); Yvonne; Jim; Mark (Cindy); and Brian (Becky); as well as many nieces and nephews. Her family arrived from as far away as Florida and China to be with her during her final days. Upon retirement Norine remained an active learner taking swimming lessons, bridge lessons and playing lots of golf. She and Roger loved their condo on Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, Florida and visited it whenever their schedules would allow. It became the school vacation place for the two of them and their grandchildren. Family and friends will gather for a memorial mass 10:30 AM Friday, March 10 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 North Territorial (At Beck Road) Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the Norine Blake DeMont Scholarship Fund at Wayne State University. Arrangements by Vermeulen Funeral Home-Plymouth. To leave a message of condolence, click on the Online Condolences link on this page.