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Robert Normandin Obituary
SOMERSET, MA—Deacon Robert G. L. Normandin, 74, a resident of Somerset for most of his life, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in the Country Gardens Nursing Center, Swansea, after an extended illness. He was the husband for 55 years of Paulette (Jean) Normandin.
Born in Fall River, a son of the late Joseph Leo Normandin and the late Edna (Barcelou) Normandin, he was a gifted musician and singer who made his living at first in The Premiers and later The Reflections. He later became an electronics engineer, retiring from music to spend more time with his family. Bob and his wife taught catechism together in St. Louis de France Church and he eventually became ordained as a deacon in June of 1987. He is remembered for his witty sense of humor and his "Deac Bob jokes". He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren to Fenway Park.
Bob was a gift to all who knew him and blessed many lives with his genuine love and caring. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and was always available to anyone who needed him. He also made his family a close and loving clan, with many beautiful memories. He deeply enjoyed his role as a deacon and caring for the people he served. He was an amazing man and will be greatly missed.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Jason Normandin and his wife Mandy of Shrewsbury, MA; two daughters, Tracy Hamner and her husband Kevin and Melody Lavoie Costa and her husband Jeff all of Somerset; eight grandchildren, Matthew Lavoie, Hannah Lavoie, Meaghan Costa, Emily Hamner, Madison Hamner, Hailey Kennett, Zachary Normandin, and Alexandria Normandin; and two great grandchildren, Jackson Kennett and Monroe Kennett.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 9am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 530 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, MA. Burial will be private. Visitors will be received in the church on Friday evening from 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Mask and social distancing requirements are in place for each gathering. For facility directions or to leave an online condolence go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewey Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org.
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Franciscan group
November 12, 2022
Just now, many years after his becoming a Deacon, I was reading a memory from my Spiritual Diary from the late 1980s, and was noting the great positive influence Bob had on me... and then I received this Legacy opportunity to share this warm, heartfelt comment. God sure does move in mysterious ways (:
Joseph & Robin Dagwan
November 22, 2020
Bob was a great man, have many great memories of Bob and Paulette,condolences to family and friends.
Laura & George Kitchen
November 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss . We use to spend time at the VIP Lounge in early 70s listening to Bob and the Reflections .May he RIP .
Kerri Ayash
November 19, 2020
He was a wonderful man. He baptized both of our children. Rest easy.
Anne Canuel
November 18, 2020
In the 70's, Paulette and Deacon Bob taught in the CCD Program of St. Louis de France. I drove my daughter Renee to their home in Swansea on one evening each week when she was in junior high. Bob sang and played his guitar and their loving ways of teaching, brought the love of Christ to these teenagers. Deacon Bob was warm and loving to all through all the years. He and Paulette were a blessing to our lives!
Rest in peace, Deacon Bob; you have served us well.
My sympathy to all your family. You were the loves of his life!
Anne Canuel
Daniel Berthiaume
November 18, 2020
Dear Paulette and family,
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a good friend to all, and a large and positive influence to all who came in contact with him at St. Louis. He will be remembered by many and missed by all. Claudette and I will keep all of you in our prayers.
Dan Berthiaume
Daryl Gonyon
November 18, 2020
Bob & his wife were fellow Franciscan Lay people in the 1980s in Fall River. Our small group developed loving legacy amongst us. Bob was known to all as a good man, and that is a wonderful way to be known.
Michelle Martin Noons
November 18, 2020
May all of your wonderful memories help you through this very difficult time....Rest in peace Yoda.....XO
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