Norman C. Jambard, a Nashua native, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 7, 2024 at the Courville at Nashua, at the age of 90.
Born in Nashua on November 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eva (Lavoie) Jambard. Norm attended Nashua schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1952. During his years in junior and high school, he formed a twelve-piece dance band with his friends and played at many school dances.
Following graduation, Norm left to serve in the United States Air Force where he was selected to play drums in the band for his four years.
Upon his return in 1956, Norm started working at Fimbel Door Corporation. His 41 years of loyal service there saw him begin as an office clerk and up to the position of general manager. He felt very much a part of the Fimbel family.
In 1959, Norm married Pauline Berthiaume on Thanksgiving Day. For the next 64 years, they welcomed their two children, built two homes and hosted celebrations for numerable events.
Norm also restored two British sportscars; an MG-TD and an MG-TF. He and Pauline enjoyed a local car club, MG-T-Party and spent 40+ years driving to various destinations in the US and Canada. They enjoyed countless journeys and formed many close friendships.
Norm went on a three-week tour in South Africa. He and Pauline also toured New Zealand, parts of Europe and spent many summers travelling to Nova Scotia.
Following their retirement in 1997, they became “snowbirds” visiting The Villages in Lady Lake, FL for 19 winters.
Norm never failed to be a loving husband and father. He felt blessed for having a healthy and happy life. He used his multi-faceted talents to help friends and family with various projects. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Pauline Dion; brothers-in-law, Richard Hill, Robert Dion and Raymond Berthiaume; and his niece, Patricia Jeffrey.
Norm is survived by his wife, Pauline; a daughter, Suzanne Matthews; a son, Peter Jambard; a sister, Rachel Hill; three nephews, two grandnieces and a grandnephew.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Wednesday, March 13th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, March 14th at 11 a.m. Interment and Air Force honors will take place in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations in Norm’s memory may be made to St. Aloysius Parish, c/o Father Marcos, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or Rivier University Scholarship Fund, 420 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
