About Dr. Jabez Norman

Born and raised in Port Union, NL, Jabez (Jave) completed Bachelors Degrees in History and Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. From 1964-1974 Jave taught high school english and history in various Newfoundland and Labrador Communities. In 1977 he completed his Bachelors in Medical Sciences and in 1979 his Medical Doctorate. He practised Family Medicine in Clarenville NL from 1980-1982 and in Bonavista and Catalina NL from 1982-2015. As well as being a family physician on the Bonavista Peninsula for 34 years, Dr. Norman was also the regions Marine Medical Examiner. Dr. Norman was a member of the Mazol Shrine Club of St. John’s and Chief Medical Officer for the provincial organization. He was also past Grand Master of the Landfall Masonic Lodge in Bonavista NL. For years he served as Director of the Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation in his hometown of Port Union. Outside of his medical practice and volunteer roles Dr. Norman was an avid musician, reader, golfer, fisherman, and weightlifter. He frequently participated in the St. John’s Tely 10 road race, and was an internationally certified scuba diver. Dr. Norman served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1960-1964. As an accomplished musician his favourite times were when singing in local churches and Bonavista’s Garrick Theatre. He leaves behind his Wife Wilma (Mouland) Norman (former elementary school teacher) along with his daughter Jessica Norman (practising lawyer in Toronto Ontario), son-in-law Colin Campbell (Senior Editor with Macleans Magazine) and Grandson Andrew Campbell. Dr. Norman also leaves behind his son John Norman (Chief Operations Officer of Bonavista Living/Bonavista Creative) and daughter-in-law Leann Pardy (Clinical Manager, Eastern Health).