Albert G. Normand, 88, of Bedford, died peacefully, May 20, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Berwick ME in 1923, the last of nine children, to Henry and Laura Normand. He grew up on the family farm in Somersworth where he developed his great appreciation and love for the outdoors and hard work.
Al served as a medic in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was stationed in Newfoundland, and tended to the needs of returning wounded soldiers. Following his honorable discharge, he made his home in Hartford CT. There, he established his business as a self-employed building contractor, married, and raised five children. He built homes, apartments, and condominiums throughout Connecticut, Florida, and finally in New Hampshire, where he moved his family in 1972.
Al loved gardening, and spending long hours outdoors taking care of his own well-manicured lawn. He enjoyed camping with his children, cruising the Mediterranean, and Panama Canal, visiting relatives and hosting family reunions, and special events at his home pool.
He dissolved his business in 1998 and continued with part-time construction with his sons and some landscape work with a family friend.
Family members include his wife of 62 years Theresa Normand; his children, Richard Normand and his wife Dorothy, of Goffstown, Diane Normand of Bedford, Irene Saidel of New Boston, Gail Sokol, and her husband John of Deering, Roland Normand of Bedford; 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, Jennifer, Jessica, Matthew, Kevin; one great grand daughter, Liliana; a sister, Florina Bassiliere, of Newburyport; a sister in-law, Jeanne Normand, of Bedford, several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends; and two very dearly loved and faithful dogs,Ginger and Tigger, his buddies.
A Celebration of his Life took place on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Puritan Back Room, 245 Hooksett Road Manchester, NH 03104.
Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health Care & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to The Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Rte 101, Bedford, NH 03110.