Normand Andre St. Pierre Obituary (1934

Normand Andre St. Pierre, 78, of Sandcastle Estates, South Attleboro, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed Monday, February 18, 2013 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of Lucille M. Tondreau St. Pierre. Born in Central Falls, RI on November 9, 1934, Normand was a son of the late Leo and Bernadette Henault St. Pierre. He was raised in Central Falls and Pawtucket and was a graduate of Our Lady of Consolation in Central Falls. Norman was employed as a machine operator for thirty years at the former St. Regis Paper Company, now Fortifiber Corp., in Attleboro until retiring at the age of sixty-two. He was described as a dedicated worker with a strong work ethic. Normand will most notably be remembered as a survivor of the Thompson Chemical Company explosion on January 12, 1964 which killed seven and injured forty individuals. A resident of Sandcastle Estates the past ten years, Normand formerly resided on Thacher Street in Attleboro for many years. A Communicant of St. Theresa's Church, Norman led an active life, enjoyed walking, bicycle riding and socializing with friends and family. He always carried a large smile on his face and enjoyed spending time with his cherished wife and family. In addition to his beloved wife, Lucille, Normand is survived by two sons: David A. St. Pierre of Attleboro, Richard R. and his wife Patricia St. Pierre of So. Attleboro; a daughter: Denise M. Mines and her husband Richard of Deltona, FL; a son-in-law: Richard Grudain of Warwick, RI; a brother: Robert St. Pierre of Naples, FL; eight grandchildren: Ashleigh St. Pierre of Attleboro, Amy St. Pierre and Joseph St. Pierre, both of No. Attleboro, Jason Peloquin of Sanford, FL, Christopher Peloquin of Deltona, FL, Kevin Mobly of CT, Eric Mobly of No. Attleboro and Lauren St. Pierre of So. Attleboro; and three great-grandchildren: Jacob Peloquin of Roberts, KY and Bella and Emily Peloquin both of Oklahoma City, OK. Normand was the beloved father of the late Janet M. Grudain and brother of the late Raymond St. Pierre and the late Yolanda Thompson. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 9:30 AM in St. Theresa the Child Jesus Church, 18 Baltic Street, So. Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. Jon-Paul Gallant, Pastor. At the request of the family, visiting hours are respectfully omitted and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers and those wishing to remember Normand in a special way, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or at www.diabetes.org. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. An on-line guest book for remembrances and condolences may be found at: www.duffypoulecares.com.