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Normand Defosse Obituary
He was the loving father of David Defosse, Ann Roch, Judy McNutt, and the late Donna Soucy; grandfather of Joseph & Jonathan Roch and Andrew & Ashley McNutt; great-grandfather of Jude Martin Roch; brother of Paul Defosse, Oria Brouillard, Marie Jacques, Irene Gareau, Rita Tetrault, and the late Edward & Leo Defosse.
Normand was honored for his meritorious service during WWII and the Korean War. Through his countless hours of volunteer work, he touched the lives of many. His outstanding civic efforts included the Jimmy Fund Family, West Warwick Wizards Association, Christmas Is, and of course, cooking for numerous charitable functions. He was affiliated with many organizations such as, Club Frontenac, Kent County Deputy Sheriffs Association, WW Democratic Town Committee, and he also served as West Warwick's Town Sergeant.
His funeral will be Thursday at 8:45 am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte.117), Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in SS John & James Church. Burial with Military Honors, in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the WW Wizards Association, Attn: Phil Kershaw, C/O WWHS, 1 Webster Knight Dr. West Warwick, RI 02893 will be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Normand Defosse
Ann & Bud Alves
December 14, 2007
Dear Arlene & Family, Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear Norman. He was a wonderful man, dedicated to his family and to his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Ann & Bud
Dick Joyal
December 14, 2007
Thanks so much for keeping me out of jail. Your loving brother in-law, Dick.
Nina & Rene Boucher
December 6, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Nina & Rene Boucher
Francis J. Darigan, Jr.
December 6, 2007
My sincere sympathy on the death of High Sheriff Normand J. Defosse to Mrs. Defosse and the entire family. Normand was a dedicated public servant who acquitted himself with dignity and dedication to the citizens of Kent County.. All of us who worked with him over the years will miss him very much. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.F.J. Darigan, Associate Justice, R.I. Superior Court
Lisa Williams
December 5, 2007
Ann, Joe, John and Mrs. Defosse,
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time.
Lisa and Dave Williams
Frank "the Barber" Marabello
December 5, 2007
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to the entire Defosse Family. He was a good man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friends too many and my customer for sometime before moving.
David Ellis
December 4, 2007
Im sorry for your loss.
Judy & Jack McFerran
December 4, 2007
Arlene & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Normand,a good friend,we know he will be sadly missed.
Mary Healey
December 4, 2007
Dear Arlene and Family
My sister Nancy just messaged me here in South Dakota with the sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prays are with you all. Also remember the happy times we all shared. My mother loved Norman as she did your whole family. If she were here today she would be reflecting on the summer days by the pool. Eating stuffies or playing poker. She would also tell us all about how Norman would come over to borrow her brass bell at Christmas time..
Again please know how sad I am for your loss...
Mary Healey
Stephen alves
December 4, 2007
Dear Arlene and family,
I,m so sorry to hear of Normans'passing he was good, kind, ansd generous man. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Ray. Walsh
December 4, 2007
A good man. He did a lot for West Warwick.
Chuck Alves
December 4, 2007
To the Defosse Family-
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Defosse. He was a kind and gentle man always willing to help the youth and our community. We certainly can feel your pain.
Sincerely, Diane & Chuck
ashley mcnutt
December 4, 2007
r.i.p. pepe ilove you youll always be in my prayers.
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