Norah A. Attenborough

Norah Audrey Attenborough (Ridley), age 94 of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, died peacefully on June 29, 2024.

 Norah was born in Dumfries Scotland on July 9, 1929, and moved to London with her family as a young girl. Norah was one of many children whose lives were impacted by the blitz of London during World War II.

 After the war, Norah attended Kings College Hospital London and received her degree in nursing in 1952. While in nursing school, she met her future husband Dr. Richard Attenborough. Together Norah, Richard, and their children left the UK in 1960 and settled in Canada, where Richard started several family practice clinics while Norah raised their 5 children, and happily fostered many others.

 In 1971, the family left Canada for the US, and settled in Elliot ME, where they developed deep ties to the seacoast community.

Norah practiced as a Registered Nurse throughout her life, culminating her career as the Director of Nursing at The Mark Wentworth home in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She also devoted her time and skills to Seacoast Mental Health Services.

 Norah's love of gardening, quilting , antiquing, and animals was only surpassed by her devotion to and love for her family and her charitable efforts.

 She was predeceased by her husband Richard Attenborough, to whom she was married for over 50 years.  She is survived by her 5 Children, Susan Attenborough Craighill and her husband Tony Craighill, Michael Attenborough and his wife Karen, Peter Attenborough and his wife Diane, Timothy Attenborough and his wife Lorie, Elizabeth Attenborough and her husband Wayne Sharp.  She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grand Children.

 The family would like to extend their thanks and great appreciation to the Edgewood Center of Portsmouth NH, for the exceptional care and compassion that the staff provided to Norah and our family.

 Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the NHSPCA or the charity of one's choosing.