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Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home

490 Voluntown Rd

Jewett City, Connecticut

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Nov. 9, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Norman Gileau Obituary

Jewett City - Norman C. Gileau, 95, of Jewett City, former Griswold High School principal, passed away Nov. 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Norman dedicated 31 years as principal at GHS, where he was known for his deep connection to students and faculty. He was also a devoted member of his community and St. Mary Church.

Norman is survived by seven children; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Norma; and two grandsons.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary's Church with burial following at Pachaug Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home.

For the full obituary, visit https://www.gagnefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Griswold Public Schools Drama Program or the St. Mary Food Pantry.

Norman will be remembered for his lifelong dedication to family, education and community.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Nov. 6, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Norman Gileau

Nov

9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home

490 Voluntown Road, Jewett City, CT 06351

Nov

10

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

34 North Main Street, Jewett City, CT 06351

Funeral services provided by:

Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home

490 Voluntown Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351

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