Obituary of Maurice Normandin

NORMANDIN, Joseph Jean “Maurice” - Born in Chatham, March 23, 1930, Maurice passed away on Friday January 22, 2016 at Riverview Gardens Chatham. Loving husband of the late Simone Martha (nee Van Vlierberghe). Maurice was a great father and was predeceased by his son Leo Normandin (1993). Dearly missed by his daughter Denise Charlton and daughter-in-law Susan Normandin. Grandfather of Melissa (Colin) McNear, Teresa (Todd) Shaw, Dennis (Laurie) Charlton and Cindy (Sam) Zilio. Great-grandfather of Caleb and Maya McNear; Amber and Heidi Shaw; Ewan Charlton; and Zachary Zilio. Brother of Pauline (Leo) Segeren. Brother-in-law of Joan Normandin and Jules Laevens. Predeceased also by his parents Dennis and Lena (nee Roy), son-in-law Albert Charlton, infant granddaughter Lisa Normandin, infant great granddaughter Scarlett Shaw, brother’s Roland Normandin and Paul (late Joyce) Normandin, and sister Edna Laevens. Maurice worked at Eaton Yale for over 30 years. He was an active member at the Adult Lifestyle Centre and enjoyed square dancing, camping, gardening and spending time with his family. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday January 25, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.. Parish Prayers to be held on Monday at 7 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculée Conception Catholic Church, 24156 Winter Line Rd, Pain Court, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment Immaculée Conception Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Maurice to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Lung Association and the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/152839157" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/152839157">Maurice Normandin</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>