Norman Lyn Vansant Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norman Lyn VanSant of Rock Hall, Maryland died on January 11, 2021 at home. He was 80. He was born in Rock Hall Maryland the son of the late Scott Hilsboro and Maywood Elizabeth Taylor VanSant. Lyn graduated from Rock Hall High School class of 1958 and served in the U.S. Navy stateside from 1958-1962 when he was honorably discharged. He lived in Rock Hall where he worked with General Motors as an assemblyman and truck operator for 30-years retiring in 1992. He then went to work with Middletown High School as custodian for 10 years and retired again in 2002. He was married to JoAnn Jones for 44 years. Lyn is a member of Sgt. Preston Ashley American Legion Post #228 in Rock Hall, MD. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and making model boats and carving decoys. He is survived by a son: Frederick Shawn (Denise) VanSant of Middletown, DE, a daughter: Camee Lynn (Dale) Hurd of Townsend, DE, a brother: Larry Crouch of Rock Hall, MD; a sister: Joyce Gagalski of Rock Hall, MD, grandchildren: Megan, Brandon, Courtney, and Ryan, along with his fiancé of 15 years, Liz Peacock of Chestertown, MD, and dear friend Irene. He was predeceased by a sister, Faye Collyer, and his step-father, Granville Crouch. A memorial service followed by military honors will be held at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Road Chestertown, MD on Wednesday, January 20 at 11 am, with a prior visitation between 10-11. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sgt. Preston Ashley Legion Post #228 at 21423 E Sharp St, Rock Hall, MD 21661.

Norman Lyn Vansant

April 10, 1940 - January 11, 2021