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Jean Normandin Obituary

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jean E. "Gene" Normandin, 78, a resident of Fort Myers, formerly of Lowell who owned businesses in the city of Lowell, died Thursday, May 4, in Florida.

He was the husband of Jeannine (Lanoue) (Watson) Normandin, with whom he would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on July 26.

He was born in Dracut, Oct. 28, 1927, son of the late Joseph A. and Beatrice (Darisse) Normandin. He attended Dracut schools.

Mr. Normandin was the owner and operator of Custom Sentry Alarms and Normandin Liquors, both in Lowell. He also was employed in his early years as a manager at Manzi Dodge in Lowell.

He was an active communicant of Sacred Heart Church of Lowell, where he was the president of the 1000 Club and active with the church bingo, and in the parish's Men's Club. He was a current communicant of the Resurrection Church in Fort Myers.

He was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Lowell, a member of the 100 Club of Massachusetts, and was the former president of the Greater Lowell Auto Dealers Association.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Susan Normandin, Robert and Patricia Normandin, and Steven and Susan Normandin, all of Chelmsford; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jeanne Earley, and Tricia and Scott O'Keefe, all of Chelmsford; a sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Emile Maille of Dracut; 13 grandchildren, Christine Howard, David Earley, Tracy Callahan, William, Steven, Robert, Christopher, Kerry, Katherine and Ashley Normandin, Kasey, Matthew, and Molly O'Keefe; and two great-grandchildren, Katherine and Brian Howard.

He was also the husband of Shirley A. (Riley) Normandin, who died in September of 1983.

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Published by Lowell Sun on May 8, 2006.

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Brian Dillon

May 10, 2006

Rob

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have fond memories as a kid spending time with you both of you on Riverneck Rd. & on the boat at Seabrook.

Dolly McNamara

May 10, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Normandin family. I worked for Gene many years ago and he was the best boss anyone could've asked for.

Chip Stickney

May 9, 2006

Dave and Family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. All the best to you in this difficult time.



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Jim and Lucille Plotkowski

May 9, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Doris Blodgett

May 9, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Moe and Ray Lamothe

May 8, 2006

Our condolences to you and your family.

Roger Lamothe

May 8, 2006

To The Normandin Family:

My sincerest condolences on the passing of "Gene". He was a friend of my family for as far back as I can remember. He had often told me of the "adventures" he and my brother Moe had experienced together. He will be in my prayers.

Bruce Robinson

May 8, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May you be blessed with the many memories of all the great family times that you shared together.

Kevin and Randi McGowan

May 8, 2006

Steve and Sue and family,



Kevin and I are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prays.

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