Norman R. Rhealt

LEOMINSTER- Norman R. Rheault, 63, of 223 Union St., died, Thursday, April 3, in Massachusetts General Hospital after being stricken ill.

He was born July 3, 1939, in Leominster, the son of the late Paul E. and Annette (Vincent) Rheault and has lived there all of his life. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg in 1957 and attended Worcester Junior College. He worked as a Systems Analyst Manager for Computer Aided Drafting for Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard for over 30 years before his retirement. He was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church in Leominster where he was a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of St. Jean DeBaptiste, League of the Sacred Heart, and St. Vincent de Paul where he was serving as their secretary. He volunteered at the Johnny Appleseed Visitors Center where he also created the stained glass window. He enjoyed chair caning.

He leaves his wife of 41 years, Claire M. (Hamel) Rheault; one son, Mark P. Rheault of New York City; three daughters, Lisa M. Leach of Ashby, Lori A. Dodge of Townsend, Lyne M. Rouleau of Shirley; one brother, Eugene M. Rheault of Leominster; and 5 grandchildren.

A sister, Elaine Langen of Leominster, died in August 2000.

RHEAULT -- Norman R. Rheault, 63, of 223 Union St., on Thursday, April 3. The funeral will be held, Tuesday, April 8, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St. Cecilia’s Church, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster. Calling hours are Monday, April 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Cecilia’s Church Renovation Fund, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster, MA 01453, or may be left at the funeral home.