North Attleboro, Massachusetts
1925 - 2012
NORTH ATTLEBORO - Joseph G. "Norm" Bonneau, 86, of Mt. Hope Street died Thursday, April 12, 2012 in his home. He was the loving husband of the late Eileen M. (Deschenes).
Born October 31, 1925 in New Bedford, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and Edmee (Breault) Bonneau.
Norm was a lifelong resident of North Attleboro and graduated from Sacred Heart elementary school and was a 1943 graduate of North Attleboro High School.
He served as a Marine Corporal during World War II in Hawaii and on Iwo Jima.
Norm worked as a foreman at several local lumber yards including Beauchane's Lumber in North Attleboro, Ashley Lumber in Attleboro before retiring from Chase Building Supply, Foxboro in 2006. He also worked several years at Steven's Market in North Attleboro.
Norm was a lifelong communicant of Sacred Heart Church where he served on the Parish Council, as chairman of the Catholic Charities Appeal and as a lector. He also enjoyed bowling with the Holy Name Society bowling league, serving as their treasurer. He was a member of the American Red Cross 5 Gallon Blood Donor Club.
Norm loved yard work, home repair, time spent with his family, crosswords and breakfast at Goochie's.
He is survived by two children: Michael and his wife Susan Bonneau of North Attleboro and Anne and her husband David Johnson of North Attleboro; five grandchildren: Nathan and his wife Kristine Bonneau, Nicole Bonneau, Jesse Johnson, Eric Johnson and his fiancée Jill Jackson and Andrew Johnson and his wife Candace and five great-grandchildren: Maddy and Grace Bonneau and Noah, Ella and Kendal Johnson.
He was brother of the late Doris Bennett, Leona Renaud, Georgette "Jo" Coyle, Leo "Zeke" Bonneau and Helena Frazier.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 in the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro from 4-7 p.m. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, April 17 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street, North Attleboro at 10 o'clock. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Sacred Heart School, 57 Richards Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760.
To sign an online guestbook for Mr. Bonneau, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.
Pep was certaintly one of the great ones from the greatest generation... I always admired his wit, and geniune concern for others.
James Metivier
April 18, 2012 | Cumberland, RI
We'll truly miss seeing and visiting with Norm every Wednesday during the lunch hour at Goochie's. Always a smile and wonderful conversation of what was going on or remembering old times. His smile shown through even when he grew his beard!
Our sincere condolenses to his extended family from us and all of the Mason family.
Cathy and Bob (Mason) Lanpher
April 17, 2012 | No. Attleboro, MA
Hello, Pep!
I'm so glad we had time to talk about our experiences in police and military. You were the most honorable person I have ever met. You are the model I use when telling trainees about integrity, respect and honor. The world is losing a true hero; a man who stood up for what he believed in all the while commanding respect while respecting others- a gift many men have lost. I truley believe if there were more people like you in the world, there would be no need for a Marine...
Andrew Johnson
April 16, 2012 | Fairfax, VT
Sending my condolences to the Bonneau family. Uncle Joe will always be in my heart forever. I know he is in Heaven now with all his family that left before him. My heart goes out to Mike and Annie and wonderful family that he had. May Jesus hold you all close and give you comfort as Uncle Joe is welcomed into the pearly gates and now is sitting next to Jesus. I pray that you celebrate his long life with warm smiles and many happy memories.
Donna (Frazier) Crum
April 16, 2012 | Holland, MI
Sending my condolences to the Bonneau family. Nicole has told me many sweet stories about her "pep." I know he has a very special place in her heart.
Suzanne Coady
April 16, 2012
I will miss you so much. I loved listening to all your stories, especially the one when you pretended to be Norm's 'twin brother' at Goochies. You brought so much happiness to many lives. Thank you for making me feel so much a part of your family. Love, your daughter-in-law...
Susan Bonneau
April 16, 2012 | North Attleboro, MA
I was in shock to hear about the passing of my Uncle Joe i truly loved him and will miss him dearly ...To Mike and Annie i am so sorry for ur loss my thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family Love to u all ...Barbara ( Renaud )Casavant
Barbara Casavant
April 16, 2012 | Cumberland, RI
Sending my condolences to the family of a very lovely man who always had a smile and nice conversation. I always enjoyed seeing the Bonneau's and know heaven is getting a true gentleman to watch over all.
Valerie Zagami
April 16, 2012 | Norton, MA
Iwas so sorry to hear about my uncle Joe!!!I loved &respected him so much..I'm just wanted to say to Mike & annie and your families I am truley sorry...love to all your families..Linda[Frazier]Sawtelle
Linda Sawtelle
April 15, 2012 | Chesapeake, VA
