On April 1, 2026, George William “Bill” Norrington, 78, of Shady Side, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born on November 12, 1947, in Washington, DC, to Lionel “Bill” and Isabel (Stommel) Norrington.

Bill entered the sheet metal apprenticeship program in 1965, graduating in 1969 and earning recognition as Apprentice of the Year. He went on to become an owner of Koon’s Roofing Company in Washington, DC, where he worked until his retirement.

On July 2, 1966, he married the love of his life, Barbara, whom he had known since childhood. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this coming July. Bill treasured nothing more than time spent with his beloved wife and daughters, often setting out on spontaneous road trips with no particular destination. Those journeys became some of his most cherished memories, filled with laughter, discovery, and the simple joy of being together.

Bill had a deep and enduring love for the outdoors, finding his greatest joy on the water and in the quiet of the hunt. As a skilled and respected Captain, he spent countless hours on the Chesapeake Bay, sharing his passion with others through charter trips that created lasting memories for all who joined him. His love of fishing carried him far beyond home, from the rich waters off Hatteras to the vast beauty of Hawaii, always in pursuit of the next great catch. When he wasn’t at sea, Bill cherished time spent hunting on his farm in Federalsburg, Maryland, as well as on memorable trips to places like Idaho and Alaska. Whether casting a line at sunrise or tracking game through the woods, he found peace, purpose, and connection in the natural world he loved so much.

Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara Norrington of Shady Side Maryland; his daughters, Melissa (Curtis) Brown of Shady Side, MD and Lisa (David) Sutton of West River, MD; his grandchildren, Richard Brown, James Brown, Leanna Steffen, Amanda (Miles) Thompson, and Lee Brown; great grandchildren Riley Brown, Noah Thompson, Scarlett Thompson, Ozzy Thompson, and Otto Thompson; his sister Lorrie Norrington; his sister-in-law Sandra Buscemi, and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister; Patricia Reed; and his grandson Steven Sutton.

Visitation will be held on April 10, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and again on April 11, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with a celebration of life beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception. The family has two requests: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Also, dress at all events will be business casual.