SPENCER: Norman C. Letendre, Sr. 81, of 7 Smithville Cross Rd., died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 17 at his home.
He leaves his wife of 58 years, Claire A. (Arsenault) Letendre, a son Norman C. Letendre, Jr. and his wife Terri and a daughter Karen A. Girouard and her husband Jean Paul all of Spencer, five grandchildren Carey Belton, Kirk and Tiffany Letendre, Shaun and Michael Girouard, a great grandson T.J. Belton, three brothers Donald Letendre, Robert Letendre and his wife Norma and Wilrose Letendre and his wife Patricia all of Spencer, four sisters Pearl Mominee, Pauline Paradise all of Spencer, Mildred Lachambre of Brookfield and Joan Lusignan and her husband Roger of E.Brookfield, many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brothers Milton and Paul Letendre and a sister Rita Letendre.
Norman was a utility person for Quaboag Rubber in No.Brookfield for 9 years, retiring in 1991. He previously worked for many years at the former Brookfield Athletic Shoe Co. in E.Brookfield.
Norman was well known as an avid horseman. He raced trotters professionally at many local tracks including Hinsdale and Rockingham, in N.H., and Foxboro and Plainridge in Ma. He also was a professional trainer. He was a Charter member and past Vice President of the Spencer Trotting Club, and a member of the U.S. Trotting Association. He was a member of Mary,Queen of the Rosary Parish. He loved being around family and friends and had a great sense of humor.
Born in Spencer, he was the son of Louis and Clara (Ledoux) Letendre.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. There are no calling hours. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to Spencer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Spencer, 01562.
J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., is directing arrangements for the family.
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