Normand A. Plante, 78, of Tarpon Springs, FL passed away at home on April 19,2013. He was the husband of the late Lillian M. (Bergeron) Plante. He was born in Fall River, MA and was the son of the late Adelard J. and Beatrice (Roux) Plante, and brother of the late Juliette and Dolores Plante. He graduated from the former Prevost High School in 1953 and held graduate degrees from both Boston and New York University. He had lived in Pawtucket, RI, prior to moving to his current residence in late 1980’s. He leaves a sister, Jacqueline D. Blanchette, of Somerset, MA, a niece, Lisa R. and her husband William H. Sargent of Somerset, MA and nephews, Brian R. Blanchette of Aberdeen, MD and William P. Blanchette and his wife Amber of Queensland Australia. He is also survived by five grand-nieces and nephews: Joshua R. and Jamie E. Blanchette, Jillian R. Sargent, Scarlett B. and Sawyer R. Blanchette.
Following cremation, a funeral mass will be held on WEDNESDAY at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset. Private Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA. www.rogersfuneral.com.