Norman G. Peloquin Jr.

Norman G. Peloquin Jr.

Hadley, MA - Norman George Peloquin, Jr., 77 of Hadley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 29,1947 he was the son of Norman and Ruth (Harris) Peloquin. Norman was a graduate of South Hadley High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War for two years as an electrician's mate. He then went on to the Air National Guard and achieved over 21 years of honorable military service. He was married to the love of his life Peggy (Chagnon) Peloquin for 55 years.

Norman started his career at the State DPW in Goshen and was promoted to foreman of the Mass State DPW in Northampton where he worked for over 37 years. He was an avid fisherman and Hunter. He loved fishing at Hadley Pond, Lake Metacomet, Salmon fishing in NY and trout fishing with his deceased father. He enjoyed watching the Patriots. Throughout the years, spending time with family was most important to him, especially his grandchildren. He attended their plays, music concerts and sporting events. He was also a man of faith and was involved with the Maple Ridge Church in Sunderland.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Peggy, his daughter, Michele Nelson and husband, Mark of Phillipston MA, their children, Steve Nelson, and Ashley Nelson. Also, his other daughter Stacy Lovett and her husband Jeff of Pulaski, NY and their children Kevin Lovett and Andrew Lovett. He leaves a brother Ron Peloquin and his wife Lisa of Southampton, along with his sister Priscilla Peloquin of South Hadley.

Calling hours will be held at the Boucher–O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant St., Easthampton on Monday, September 22 from 5 to 7 PM

Funeral Service will be held at the Maple Ridge Church, 659 Amherst Rd. in Sunderland on Tuesday, September 23 beginning at 10 AM. His committal with full military honors will follow at St Brigid's Cemetery in Easthampton.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.