Normand Joseph Daigneault was born on May 22nd. 1931 (Palm Sunday) to Arthur & Yvonne (Rheault) Daigneault in Franklin, New Hampshire. He was one of six children-five of whom were girls. Normand attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elem.School and graduated from Franklin High School.
At the age of 20 Normand joined the USAF where he served almost 21 yrs in communications. Amongst his assignments were California, Japan, France, Illinois, Northern Italy and McChord AFB in Tacoma.
In 1961, Normand met Sally Coombs and they were married in 1962 in Canterbury, England. Their marriage lasted 56 yrs. until Normand’s death on August 19th of this year. They had 3 sons. Paul, who passed away on June 2nd. of this year; John and Mark as well as Benjamin, whom they inherited 5 yrs. ago.
In addition to his wife, Sally and his sons, Normand is survived by daughters-in-law Kathryn, Nancy, Rhonda and Clarisse, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be a Mass of Christian burial on Sept. 1st at 11am. in Holy Rosary Church. The burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the Mass. On Sunday, Sept. 9th, immediately following the Noon Mass there will be a potluck Celebration of Life in the old parish convent.