Joseph “Ken” Normandin, 94, formerly of Nashua, NH and formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 14, 2017 at his residence in Bedford, NH.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 1, 1923, he was a son of the late Charles and Alice (Pelletier) Normandin. Ken was a graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1941 and served with the Army during World War II.
Mr. Normandin was employed with the City of Lowell as a supervisor of the Parks & Recreation Department for 40 years.
Ken married Claudia Therese Smith in Lowell on May 23, 1942. The couple made their home in Lowell, MA for several years before moving to Nashua in July of 1967 where they continued to raise ten children. They shared nearly 40 years together until Claudia’s passing on March 5, 1982. He was predeceased by an infant son, Gary Normandin; a daughter, Claudia Normandin; and two brothers, Ray and Charles Normandin.
Members of his family include eight children and their spouses, Ken and Marie Normandin of Moultonborough, NH, Alice and Carl Grana of Prescott Valley, AZ, Cheryl Normandin of Lowell, MA, Karlene Normandin and her husband Rich Miller of Barnstead, NH, Gloria and Mark Faulkner of Concord, NH, Charles and Analia Normandin of Hillsborough, NH, David Normandin of Nashua, Robin Normandin of Oceanside, CA; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Fecteau and her husband Norman of Pepperell, MA; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, December 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer service at 7:30.
Interment will take place in St. Louis Cemetery, 752 West Hollis St, Nashua, Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
