1955, Henry Law Park, Dover, NH
Easter Sunday 1955
— with
Norm and siblings and Dad
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2001, Dover, NH, USA
— with
Charles,
Denis,
Norm,
Vincent
and Robert
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2003, Lee, NH, USA
Operation scars
— with
Ayan,
Marcia,
Vincent,
Bob,
Charles,
Mom
and Norm
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Dolly Copp Campground, Dolly Copp Campground Road, Gorham, NH, USA
1st camping trip
— with
Norman,
Valerie,
Mom
and Bobby
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1958, Milton Three Ponds, Lebanon, ME, USA
Boy Scout trip
— with
Chuck Mone,
Don Gagnon,
Dad,
Norman
and Dick Boulanger
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I spent a lot of time growing up with Norm's grandkids Tabitha and Trent so I would sometimes be around when he came to town to visit. His jolly nature made it easy for us to be our child selves around him and his light-heartedness was contagious. I remember always being surprised at how much positive youthful energy a grandpa could have. I didn't spend much time with Norm, but I've always felt his influence on the family through his son Tom. Tom instilled in his children and in me values that I used to think were uniquely "Tom". But in later years I've learned that many of these were passed down from his father. So I will remember Norm not only by his smile, his humor, and his delicious venison, but by the values I inherited as part of his legacy.
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“My ba-beee!”
That’s what my dad used to call me. Being the only girl of the family, I had a special relationship with my dad. I always remember him as a funny guy who loved to joke around. He’d turn off lights or make the shower cold when he knew we were in the bathroom. He loved food, so we always had to put our names on any special food in the fridge. He was a great provider and very generous to people. He taught me how to take care of my car, handle my finances, and always told me he loved me. Throughout my teenage years, we were not so close, but as a young adult, I grew in my faith, made peace with dad, and learned to respect and love him. We lived our own lives many miles apart, but we tried to visit yearly and this past year I was able to spend a few days with dad and Marybell knowing it might be my last time to see dad. I wasn’t able to get a flight home in time to see him before he died, but I’m thankful he’s in no more pain and at peace. I’ll always remember his laugh and jokes and be thankful that I had a dad who always loved and cared for me. I’ll miss you dad! Love you!
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