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Norman LaLiberte Obituary
He was born December 21, 1915 in Spencer, MA, son of the late Albert and Lizzie (Pion) LaLiberte. Norman was a Chemist working at the American Optical Company for over 35 years, retiring in 1980. He had made his home Woodstock for over 53 years. He was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. He enjoyed his breakfasts at the Vanilla Bean, and his beloved pet, Abby.
He leaves his daughters: Judy Billings and her husband Donald of Tolland, CT; Janet Nolen and her husband Jim of Ware, MA; Joanne LaLiberte of Webster, MA; his grandchildren: Randy Billings and his wife Rebecca; Bryon Billings and his wife Sarah; Patrick Nolen; Michael Nolen and his wife Michelle; Andrew Nolen; Robert Nolen; Timothy Nolen; Christopher Nolen; a great grandson: William James Nolen.
Calling hour will be Monday, February 22, 2010 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, in Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, CT., Followed by an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT. Burial in the Spring in Elmvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Woodstock Area Garden Club, PO Box 323, Woodstock, CT 06281. Share of memory "Light a Candle" at:
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Dave Whigham
February 14, 2019
For some reason I had thoughts of Norman recently. Guess it was when I came across an obit from someone from Woodstock, Strange. Still remember his quiet manner and through work ethic. We played some tennis once in a while and he was consistent and would where one down just keeping the ball coming back. He was 20 years my senior so he played careful returns until he got you in a spot he could put you away. Great guy. Thanks for remembering me on his anniversary. Hard to believe he has been gone so long. Hope all his girls are doing well and maybe there is one of them with Normans attitude and easy going way of life.
Dave Whigham
Old time AO employee
Ariana Williams
February 21, 2010
My sympathy to Mr. Laliberte's family-- My family lived across the street from Mr. Laliberte (we moved in in 1983)and he watched my sister and I grow up. I remember when he and Barbara brought us Christmas presents when we were little. He was such a nice man-- he even came to my wedding in 2004. He will be missed.
Ariana Williams
Kowal
February 20, 2010
We last saw Norman at the end of October in Woodstock. We came to Florida on Nov. 1. Barbara and Norman went to Mass with my mother, Mary Kowal every day in Pomfret. We always had breakfast with them in the Village Restaurant. We will miss Norman as we do Barbara. Our prayers and sympathy are with the family. God bless you all. They were truly great friends and neighbors in Woodstock. Sincerely, Anthony & Patricia Kowal Woodstock, CT. & Avon Park, Fl.
February 20, 2010
Sorry to hear of Norman passing this week. He lived a long life, Not surprised as he was a very relaxed person. I worked with Norman for a number of years at AO. Always enjoyed his soft humour and easy going personality.
Dave Whigham
North Brookfield
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