Joni Ellett Norton, of New Hartford CT, died peacefully on August 25 at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. She is survived by her husband Matthew (55), son Grant (19), and daughter Skylar (16). Joni was born on June 6, 1964 in Richfield UT, and spent her childhood living in Salt Lake City. Since leaving Salt Lake in 1987, she and her husband of 31 years have lived in the Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, and Northeast US, residing in a country home in Connecticut for the past decade. Joni homeschooled her children and spent months each year traveling with them across the United States. She loved adventuring and hiking in the Rockies, and experiencing things most only see in pictures. Her desire to see the world, and to learn and develop in independent ways was an inspiration, and one that brought her unique insights to the world. Joni's intellect and effervescence was infectious and ever engaging, bringing out the best in those around her. To be in her light was a pleasure, and one that will be sorely missed.