Norine Bucknell, who was an early and long-time member of Tin Pedlars passed away in May. Norine was both a prolific and talented hooker, especially with narrow cuts. She was an officer in a few different positions in Tin Pedlars until the early 1990’s. Tin Pedlar honored her as a featured member back in 2008 at the Portland rug show at Woodford’s Congregational Church. Norine was a great teacher of beginners in the Cornish area as well as very generous with her time to help anyone that needed it. She attended many rug schools from Sebago to as far away as Sauder, in Ohio. Her sense of humor was sneaky – you would not expect it from a petite, polite lady!

Norine was Rachel Johns and Marcia Gilpatrick mother. Our deepest sympathies are extended to them, and the complete family.