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Normand Chouinard Obituary

Normand Raymond Chouinard, Jr., DMD, 38, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Mr. Chouinard was born in the Philippines while his father was in the US Air Force. He was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Mr. Chouinard graduated from the MS School of Mathematics and Science. He attended the University of MS (Ole Miss) where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Tenn. Mr. Chouinard practiced dentistry in Gulfport, MS. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, he was the founder of "Coast Kids Christmas", volunteered for "Meals on Wheels" and was also active in many other local charities.

He is preceded in death by his father, Normand R. Chouinard, Sr.

Mr. Chouinard is survived by his mother, Maria Norma Roberts; soulmate and best friend, Amber Morykwas; brother, Paul Chouinard; step-sister, Emilia Williams; niece, Hannah Chouinard; nephews, Andrew Williams and Layton Bradley and beloved pet dog "Lola".

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Biloxi.

A Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 12:00 p.m at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until mass time. Interment will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Mar. 3, 2011.

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Lisa Vergano

November 4, 2011

I only had my first dental appointment with Norm and then I saw his obit in the paper. He was such a fine human being and so very full of life. You loved him immediately and you could tell his entire staff loved working for him as well. His smile was beautiful just like he was!
My prayers to Norm's family and friends.

Brooke Coppedge

September 10, 2011

I called to make an appointment with Dr. Norm and found out he had passed away. I moved after Hurrican Katrina, but still kept in touch with him. What happened? I am so upset and shocked. I was crazy about him and thought he hung the moon. One can e mail me at [email protected].

Thanks
Brooke Coppedge

Louis Peterman

May 31, 2011

I was just thinking I needed to come see you and when I googled your name to get your clinic number this cane up. I am in shock. You were an amazing person and you will be missed by many.

Charles Bezou

May 10, 2011

Dr. Norm, You were the funniest and most informative dentist I have ever been to. I cannot believe you were taken so very young. Bless you and all hearts you have touched.

Dave

March 25, 2011

My prayers go out to the family of Norm. I was his mailman when his office was located on Pass Road. Norm always had a smile on his face and always had a good story to tell. Over the years of delivering his mail, I got to know him well. He was always ready to give a helping hand and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He will be sadly missed by all.

Nancy Buckheister

March 15, 2011

Love is immortal and someone so loved as Norm can never be forgotten. My heartfelt prayers are with his family and friends.

Curtis & Rebecca Muirhead

March 10, 2011

Our prayers go out to the family. May you find peace in this difficult time.

Rebecca Anderson

March 10, 2011

I am a hairdresser and Normand was my longtime client.He was always so happy and full of stories and with a ready smile when he came in to the shop for his appointments.He will be remembered fondly by all of us the the salon.RIP Dr Norm.

Suzanne Winslow Hellums

March 10, 2011

Normand, you were a great friend and a ray of sunshine. I will miss your personality. I'm thankful of our time at MSMS - you were one of the first friends I made there. May God be with you and your family and grant them peace that passes all understanding.
With love,

James & Barbara Starkey

March 10, 2011

Dr Norm was not only our doctor he was a dear friend and will never be forgotten. May God bless him and his family.

Jennifer Riley

March 9, 2011

My deapest sympathies to Normand's family. He will be remembered by so many.

Cheryl

March 7, 2011

God bless you dr. Chouinard

jennifer

March 7, 2011

so sad that someone with so much presence can be gone.may you rest in peace.

Boomer Louys

March 7, 2011

Norm:
You will be missed by many and remembered with great smiles for the lives that you have touched in a positive way. My deepest condolences to your family and Amber.

frank and joy phillips

March 6, 2011

We have been out of town and just now heard of Normand's passing. His smile was contagious and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Stephanie Lawrence

March 6, 2011

Until we meet again my friend. Thank you for being you! RIP Norm!

Ivan Lockert

March 6, 2011

Norman will be missed by many and forgotten by none. Norm was one of the most uplifting people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and socializing with. I wish I could of made the services but my job would not allow me to take off. My thought and prayers are with Normans family.

Jessica Nellums

March 6, 2011

Rolie Polie Nolie, Chubby Chakes, Brownie, and now my angel..
You are at the top of my list of people who have made me who I am today. You taught me to think deeper, to love harder, and laugh more! You always gave everything and everyone your 100%, it exhausted me to watch you sometimes! I feel so blessed to have had you in my life I know God crossing our paths was no accident. I will miss so much about you.. You truly were one of a kind, anything but the Norm! I know you are in heaven busy doing great things.. I know our paths will cross again some day. Until then I will remember the great things about you and the great things you taught me. Watch over all of us still here.. love you Nolie..

When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.

Jason Adkins

March 6, 2011

Normand, even though I hadn't seen you in years, my heart has been burdened since hearing of your passing. I so clearly remember your infectious smile and energetic personality at St. Martin. Getting a glimpse of your life through your pictures and places you had been it is obvious that you had a love for life and for those fortunate enough to be part of yours. It is heartwarming to see how much you were and are loved. Everyone who knew you will miss you greatly. I will continue to keep your loved ones in my prayers.

Lorraine Hedgepeth

March 6, 2011

My deepest sympathy for Norm's family and friends during this time of sorrow. Norm had a special love for his niece Hannah. She could always put a smile on his face when he was talking about her. Norm you will be greatly missed.

Hannah Chouinard

March 5, 2011

Hi my name is Hannah Chouinard Normand Chouinards niece.Im very sad of the loss of my uncle.I was like a daughter to him.He always would say I was the best thing thats ever happen to him.I will always love him forever.

Jean Paulson

March 5, 2011

I will never forget the day I met this wonderful man. Normand had just started his new practice in Gulfport and I had been with the previous owner of the practice as a patient for about 38 years. My eyes were shut and he came in the examining room with that wonderful wit and exuberance of his and tapped me on the shoulder. I looked up and my first thought was that a teenage kid was my new dentist! He turned out to be great in every way. On my last visit to him before moving to VA he came into the hallway and stopped what he was doing to give me a giant hug!I will never forget this wonderful person.My prayers are with all of you.

Robin Vaughn

March 5, 2011

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8

Nicolette Mavsar

March 5, 2011

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.

Shane Everett

March 5, 2011

"A million times we've needed you. A million times we've cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. If all the world was ours to give we would give it, yes and more. To see you coming up the steps and walking through the door. To hear your voice, to see your smile, to sit with you and talk a while. Would be... our fondest wish today. A heart of gold stopped beating, two smiling eyes, he closed to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the BEST"

Sweet friend you will be missed dearly. I hate I let so many years pass without talking but am thankful I got to see and talk to you a couple weeks ago. Prayers to Amber and you your family.

Jenny Warbington Hennegar

March 5, 2011

Your wonderful wit and contagious smile will be dearly missed. You always took the time to help others even when you were so busy yourself. You were an extremely kind person and the world is less bright because of the loss of such a wonderful person. I pray for your family in this time.

Jeremey Hagerman

March 4, 2011

It had been too long and I can't believe that you are gone. You were one of the greatest guys I ever knew, and you truly left your mark on my life.

My prayers are with your family and friends during this time. You will be greatly missed.

Kim, Steve, and Katie Ayers

March 4, 2011

Norm, you will be truly missed by many. We will watch over your dear niece Hannah from here while you watch over her from above.

Jessica Boadwee/Short

March 4, 2011

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.

Dale Howard

March 4, 2011

We lost you way too soon. I hope you find peace.

Orlando Ortega

March 4, 2011

Norm, you will be missed and always remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Gary Fitzhugh

March 4, 2011

Look over us and spread that incredible smile in heaven.

Billy Dauphin

March 4, 2011

Normand, you will be deeply missed. I am very proud to be fortunate enough to call you my friend. My most sincere condolences go out to your grieving family and other friends at this most difficult time. May they find comfort in knowing that you are now in the warmth and care of the Lord. God bless and rest in peace.

Stacey Heinrich Netto

March 4, 2011

Norman you will always live in my heart and prayers!!

Tammy Kuhn

March 4, 2011

Norm, you are loved and missed by many. One day will we will meet again. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Laura & Bob Hebert

March 4, 2011

Normand you will foever be that little black headed boy, turned teenager that was always at my home or my son Tony at yours. Our entire family are thankful to have known and loved you and will dearly miss you. We dont know why God choose to take you and may never know, but one day we will see you again and then we will know all the answers. Until then may your family be blessed and hold on to each other. I feel such sympathy for your Mom. Do me a favor while you are waitng for us,..be Tonys Guardian Angel as you were to him in your short life. PS: give my MaMa and Baby Sis a hug for me. we love you Normand. This from the Heberts (Tony's Mom & Dad)

Jennfier Sekul Harris

March 4, 2011

With heavy hearts we say goodbye for now. Will see you in Heaven. We know you will watch over us and that the sunshine is your smile. Will miss you my friend. Prayers and love to your family and Amber.

Karen Marcucci

March 4, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I could always count on Normand to offer a smile on a gloomy day. He was always so vibrant and kind.

April Ebert

March 4, 2011

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

You truly lived, Normand. I hope that when the shock of your death has passed and the tears have begun to dry that those of us blessed to know you can remember that. You were a faithful friend, a wise advisor, a kind and generous soul … and funny as all get out. You will be missed terribly.

Keeping your family, friends, and little puppy Lola in my prayers

Judy Purvis

March 4, 2011

Normand, It sounds as though you turned into the man I knew you could be.

David Dow

March 4, 2011

Normand you was a great child and grew into a greater man. without a doubt you was an angel on earth, and im glad i had an opportunity to share all those memories we have. and I know anyone that you have touched on this earth will not ever forget you either.thank you for all the love,friendship,respect,and honesty you have given to all of us. you are the best. I love you brother.

Courtney Savoie

March 3, 2011

Norm,
Still not believing it... It was a great pleasure knowing you. I will always remember the warmth of your smile and your kind heart. May you rest in peace my friend.

Pam Patterson

March 3, 2011

Dr. Chouinard was a very light spirited person and it was a privilege to know him. We worked together for a short time in Hattiesburg. He was always smiling and happy. May God bless his family and friends during this time of grief.

Ami Jo Jean

March 3, 2011

I can't imagine what my life would have been like had I never met you, Norm. You made me be a better person all those years ago! I miss you and love you! My thoughts and prayers are with the Chouinard family!!!

Dee Young-Dow

March 3, 2011

My heart is very heavy with the sorrow of your no longer being with us who over the years have loved and will continue to love you. I pray for angels to surround your mother, brother and family as they continue on without out that joyful smile of yours Normand. As a young boy you graced my home and children who were your friends bringing laughter and joy with your daily visits. Thank-you for the beautiful memories, we all continue to love you.

Tishara (Hughes)Skaggs

March 3, 2011

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort the family and friends now and in the days ahead.

Debbie Macklin

March 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Normand's family and friends.

The Vaughan Family

March 3, 2011

Your beautiful smile and kind spirit will be missed!

Phillip Jarrell

March 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dr. John and Kelly Kenney

March 3, 2011

Sweet Norm, you were one of the most brilliant people we have ever met. We enjoyed every minute we got to spend with you. Your contributions to dentistry, Ole Miss and your community are beyond measure. You will be missed by many... God bless you and your family.

Garland O'Neil

March 3, 2011

You will be miss my brother!!

John and Carrol Quave

March 3, 2011

May God's grace give all those who knew and loved you peace. You were well loved by many and will be missed.

Ryan McClellan

March 3, 2011

Thank you for your friendship, talks, and all the work. You're going to be missed bro! May you rest easy, in fair winds, and calm seas!!

Jason Corley

March 3, 2011

Normand you will be missed. I pray for peace and comfort for your family.

Carolyn Bradley

March 3, 2011

I still cant believe this is true. Miss your smiling face and charming personality. You'll always be with us in our hearts and in spirit. My thoughts and prayers, go out to your family. With deepest sympathy.

Brett Shank

March 3, 2011

You touched so many people with your charismatic charm and cheerful demeanor. Always willing to lend a helping hand, I only wish I couldve lent you the one you needed. I will miss you my friend. See you at the finish line.

Rita Nahlik Silin

March 3, 2011

I went to MSMS with Norm. My heart is very heavy. He was a truly special person and friend. His smile lightened up a room. May he find peace.

Kimberlee Versiga

March 3, 2011

“The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart” ~ Helen Keller..... Always in our hearts Normand

Jim Tabor

March 3, 2011

Praying for you and your family. Rest in peace. Your contagious smile will be missed.

Curt Polk

March 3, 2011

Norm you will be missed by many. My prayers go out to the family.

Ashley Walker

March 3, 2011

May you rest in peace, my sweet friend. You will forever be missed & loved. Your family & friends are in my prayers. Such a wonderful soul that will be missed by many. God bless.

James Bates

March 3, 2011

Missing you, buddy. Your energy and heart for others will forever inspire me to make the most of this life. May the Angels in Heaven rejoice of your presence with them.

Chad Howell

March 3, 2011

Norm words can't express what you meant to me as a friend and you will forever be an inspriration to me. I will forever remember our laughs we had together and the times we had our cruising in the Supras. I know your speeding off in heaven right now having a blast and I'll see ya eventually good buddy. May you rest in peace brother and keep a watchful eye over us all down here.

J. L. Nance

March 3, 2011

Our prayers are with your family, know that God will get them through this. We will miss you now and always, you were a great person inside and out. We have truly lost a shining star.

Owen Gilvin

March 3, 2011

Norm, You've touched the lives of many people including mine. You are an amazing person who live an amazing life. The fun loving, thrill seeker I've had the pleasure of knowing will be forever missed. I wish we had spent more time together. I can truly say it is a privilege and an honor to call you my friend, and I'll miss you.

Katherine Moody

March 3, 2011

You were an inspiration at all who knew you. I will miss your bright smile and in depth conversations we used to have. Rest in peace my dear sweet friend.

Brittnie Bosarge

March 3, 2011

May you rest in peace my friend. I will forever hold on to all the laughs we shared together when you came into Best Buy all the time :) You were a great person who is truly loved by SOOO many people! You will be missed forever Norm.

Jay and Nicole VanCourt

March 3, 2011

You will be greatly missed....and you will always live in our hearts and prayers

Ellen Hollingsworth

March 3, 2011

I did not know you but from what I heard you were LOVED by many people and a very sweet person. So REST IN PEACE & MAY GOD BE WITH YOU!

diana sue

March 3, 2011

Wow, we will miss your smile

Sherri Bobinger

March 3, 2011

Norm was a wonderful person and a true friend. You will be missed terribly....Our condolences to the family.

Sandi Trahan

March 3, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Normand.

Bonnie Tufo

March 3, 2011

You will forever be missed by many. We will continue to pray for your family during this difficult time.

Vincent, Bonnie, and Brendan Tufo

Michael Halat

March 3, 2011

I will miss you, dear friend. I know the stars will shine brighter evermore and that heaven holds you, Normand. Thankyou for your incredible friendship, kindness, generosity, humor and understanding. Forever you will remain in my heart. Rest well brother.

Tanya Reinhart

March 3, 2011

Normand, You were an amazing man and lived like I've not seen anyone LIVE before. Even in the fifth grade when I met you, I was drawn to your beauty on the inside and out. You were an amazing soul. Prayers go out to the family, friends and anyone that was fortunate to have just one moment with him .

Tina Perkins

March 3, 2011

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"

With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

Courtney Floda

March 3, 2011

The Floda family will love you and miss you always! Thank you for being a wonderful uncle, godfather & friend!

Courtney, Tony, Skylar & Deagan "Diggy"

Tershara Matthews

March 3, 2011

My thoughts and prays are with Normand's family.
Tershara

Michelle Moroski

March 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Normand's family. He was a great person with a lot of heart. You will be missed! God Bless

Akeba

March 3, 2011

My heart is saddened and I'm praying for your family during this time. You have touched many lives and you will be missed!!!

March 3, 2011

"Norm was a remarkable person. He was my favorite student while in dental school, and it was an honor to know him and be his friend. He will be missed forever."

Jerry D. Tankersley, D.M.D.

James and Etta Jane Hardy

March 3, 2011

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Norm's death. He was a very special person. We pray that God will comfort and bless you as you deal with your loss.

Angela (Guy) Culbertson

March 3, 2011

Normie-
You were a smiling light in St. Martin's halls. May your family find peace and may that wonderful smile shine down on us all. You will be missed.

Martha Traylor

March 3, 2011

My heart is heavy and prayerful for the Chouinard family and co-workers!

Cynthia Brown

March 3, 2011

My deepest sympathy for Norm's family and friends. I was lucky enough to have known him. He was a wonderful guy. He will be sorely missed by many.

Jamie Carter

March 3, 2011

In my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Carter (Alpharetta, GA)

Tammie Johnson

March 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out for Normand's family and dear friends. May the Lord bring comfort and peace during this difficult time. Sincerely, Tammie and Annie Johnson and Family

Joanna

March 3, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Norm.... His wonderful spirit will always live on....

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