Laconia---Raymond C. Normandin, 90, passed away peacefully at the NH Veterans Home, Tilton, N.H. on December 18, 2011. He was the widower of Julia (O’Connor) Normandin who passed away in 1995.
Ray was born on March 19, 1921 in Lowell, Mass., he son of Charles and Alice Normandin. Ray was a long time resident of Laconia having moved to NH following his service in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). He was initially assigned to Cardigan Mtn. Camp in Danbury, NH. Later he was assigned to Opechee Camp in Laconia for a brief period.
Upon the closing of the CCC Camps, he joined the Merchant Marine Service during WWII.
During this service, he served on several ships, successfully completing several trips across the Atlantic bringing him to many foreign lands. He was proud of his CCC duty as well as his Merchant Marine Service during WWII. Following his Merchant Marine Service, he was employed by Laconia Gas Service for several years. Later, he became a licensed plumber and worked for J H Valliere, the New Hampton School and Don Morin Associates prior to becoming self employed as R&J Plumbing.
Ray loved N.H. dearly and often spoke of his fishing, hunting and camping experiences. Bowling and baseball were his other interests. He was a player and later manager of the Laconia City baseball team in the 1950’s. He was an avid sports fan, in particular the Red Sox and Patriots.
Ray is survived by three sons, Michael Normandin and his wife, Barbara, of Belmont, Norman Normandin of Laconia, Raymond Normandin and his wife, Diane, of Millis, Mass. He is also survived by a brother, Kenneth Normandin, of Nashua, and a sister, Alice (Normandin) Fecteau, and her husband, Norman, of Pepperell, Mass.; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 6-8 pm in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11am also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in St. Lambert Cemetery, Laconia.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association, PO Box 214, Laconia, NH, 03247. Donations will be used for the Barry Conservation Camp in Berlin NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.