Norman J. Robichaud

It is with great sadness and loving remembrance that the family of Norman J. Robichaud announce his passing on February 21, 2025. Norman was born in the tranquil town of St. Anthony, New Brunswick, Canada on December 17, 1938. He was 86 at the time of his passing. He was the son of the late Alfred and Amanda Robichaud also from St. Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada. He was a life long resident of Leominster, MA. 

Norman spent almost 25 years of his life as a maintenance supervisor for Digital in Maynard, MA. After his lay off from Digital Norman developed a vascular ailment to one of his legs which necessitated him to a disability. He retired shortly after.

In his last years, he spent much time tending to his yard and house. You would see him many times raking or mowing his lawn. He truly enjoyed assembling puzzles, sitting in the yard on warm days, and watching TV game shows and home improvement programs. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Leominster at one time as well as the Franco-American Club in Leominster. He enjoyed country music, horseshoes, hockey, and camping as some of his past times.

Norman is survived by his son, Don Robichaud of Leominster, daughter, Pauline Brisebois of Leominster, brother, Guy Robichaud, his wife Gloria, of Leominster, his sister Jeannine Goguen, her late husband Yvon Goguen of Cocagne, New Brunswick, Canada, his predeceased brother Romeo, his wife Claire, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He also leaves behind his grandson, Mark A. Brisebois Jr., his wife Kristen, his great grandson Killian Brisebois, and his great granddaughter Skyla Brisebois all of Fitchburg, and great granddaughter Abby Brisebois of Leominster. He is predeceased by his wife Jeannette (Caissie) Robichaud in 2020 and his son Robert Robichaud in 2024. In addition, he also leaves behind his predeceased son’s partner, Tom Montville along with Tom’s children, Thomas Montville, and Alicia Montville. Many nieces and nephews are also left behind. 

His strong work ethic, phenomenal sense of humor, great commitment to his family, laughter, quick wit, joking, and teasing nature will what most will remember him by. His smile was also well received. His spirit will be wholeheartedly missed. 

A gathering and short service will be held at Simard Funeral Home on 14 Walker Street, Leominster, MA on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. A funeral service will be held at 11:30, Burial will be held at a later date.