Eugene V. Normand
September 27, 1940 — January 15, 2019
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Eugene V. Normand
Eugene "Gene" Normand, 78
September 27, 1940 - January 15, 2019
KINGSTON - Eugene "Gene" Vincent Normand died peacefully with his his family by his side on January 15th after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jean Normand of Kingston, NH and his four children, Eric Normand of Pegram, TN, Diana Robinson of Nottingham, NH, Josh Normand of Exeter, NH and Sarah Richards of Springfield, VA, as well as 7 adoring grandchildren who lovingly called him "Pops".
Born in Salem, MA in 1940, he attended Beverly High School where he graduated in 1958.
Gene was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in both France and Germany post WWII. He proudly wore his Army hat and volunteered his time with groups such as the Pease Greeters, welcoming deployed troops home from foreign wars.
Gene reinvented himself multiple times throughout his professional life having started his career in Banking and was the proud owner of multiple Porsches during those years. He worked for many years in auto sales/finance and found just about any way to support his family which he loved. He was a great father and mentor helping all four of his children to be the first generation in his family to attend college. He went back to college himself in the 90's for CAD to obtain the degree he started during his younger years.
He played bass guitar for over 6 decades in his folk music group Windspirit alongside his wife, and both played regularly for the LaSalette Faith Community both in Ipswich and Topsfield, MA. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Epping, NH where he was involved with the choir. He and his wife also added their music talents to the group Rockin' Rockers. His devotion to making people happy with his music showed in his commitment to playing at the Rockingham County Nursing Home until very recently.
He enjoyed taking his kids and their friends on vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee during summers when they were young. He was known as Dad or Pops to many more children than his own 4 kids, guiding them all with love and humor. His favorite food was the elusive Cantonese Chow Mein and he was a respectable self-taught cook most of this life. In the spirit of constantly reinventing himself he became an active Yogi for past few years of his life.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday January 18th at 10:30 am at St. Joseph's Church in Epping, NH and will be followed by a reception in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations can be made in his honor to the following organizations:
- Seacoast Area Teachers of Yoga in Action: www.yogaandcancer.org
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: www.stjude.org
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is assisting the Normand family.
September 27, 1940 - January 15, 2019
KINGSTON - Eugene "Gene" Vincent Normand died peacefully with his his family by his side on January 15th after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jean Normand of Kingston, NH and his four children, Eric Normand of Pegram, TN, Diana Robinson of Nottingham, NH, Josh Normand of Exeter, NH and Sarah Richards of Springfield, VA, as well as 7 adoring grandchildren who lovingly called him "Pops".
Born in Salem, MA in 1940, he attended Beverly High School where he graduated in 1958.
Gene was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in both France and Germany post WWII. He proudly wore his Army hat and volunteered his time with groups such as the Pease Greeters, welcoming deployed troops home from foreign wars.
Gene reinvented himself multiple times throughout his professional life having started his career in Banking and was the proud owner of multiple Porsches during those years. He worked for many years in auto sales/finance and found just about any way to support his family which he loved. He was a great father and mentor helping all four of his children to be the first generation in his family to attend college. He went back to college himself in the 90's for CAD to obtain the degree he started during his younger years.
He played bass guitar for over 6 decades in his folk music group Windspirit alongside his wife, and both played regularly for the LaSalette Faith Community both in Ipswich and Topsfield, MA. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Epping, NH where he was involved with the choir. He and his wife also added their music talents to the group Rockin' Rockers. His devotion to making people happy with his music showed in his commitment to playing at the Rockingham County Nursing Home until very recently.
He enjoyed taking his kids and their friends on vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee during summers when they were young. He was known as Dad or Pops to many more children than his own 4 kids, guiding them all with love and humor. His favorite food was the elusive Cantonese Chow Mein and he was a respectable self-taught cook most of this life. In the spirit of constantly reinventing himself he became an active Yogi for past few years of his life.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday January 18th at 10:30 am at St. Joseph's Church in Epping, NH and will be followed by a reception in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations can be made in his honor to the following organizations:
- Seacoast Area Teachers of Yoga in Action: www.yogaandcancer.org
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: www.stjude.org
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is assisting the Normand family.
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Friday, January 18, 2019
10:30 - 11:30 am
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