Normand W. Lachapelle, 76, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, died Friday, April 30, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Lucien and Blanche (Cyr) Lachapelle, he had lived in the Westport for over 40 years prior to moving to Fall River. He was a serviceman in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was a salesman for Ward Foods formerly in Providence and was also an operator for Melville Defense Fuel in Middletown, RI. Mr. Lachapelle was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid Red Sox fan, a Patriots fan and he enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include a son: Michael Lachapelle of Westport; 2 brothers: Roland Lachapelle of Pawtucket, RI and Rene Lachapelle of Westport; a sister: Pauline Martin of SC; 3 grandchildren: Amanda Smith, Victoria Smith and Chase Lachapelle; his former wife: Isabel Ferry; and several nieces and nephews.
He was father of the late Linda Smith and brother of the late Raymond Lachapelle, Rita Colyar and Annette Casmiro.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, May 3, 2010 from the Potter Funeral Home at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 9:30 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.