Southbridge: Normand J. Jacques, 88, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7 ^th , in his home after a brief illness.

His wife of 63 years, Anita A. (Denno) Jacques, passed away on March 2, 2019.  He leaves his four daughters, Carol A. Worth and her husband Brian of Southbridge, Debra A. Jacques of Plainfield, CT, Nancy M. Comeau of Dudley and Peggy A. Harrington of Woodstock, CT; 9 grandchildren;10 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.  He also leaves his beloved cat, 'Meow Meow'. He was predeceased by his grandson, Nicholas Worth and by his two brothers, George Jacques and Roger Jacques.  Normand was born in Spencer the son of Edmond and Diana (Piche) Jacques.  He served in the US Army.

Normand worked as a plumber and oil burner technician for Vincent Oil Co. in Southbridge for 25 years before retiring many years ago.  He previously worked for Tasse Oil in Southbridge, McKinstry Oil in Southbridge and Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford, CT.  He was also a call fireman with the Southbridge Fire Department for 10 years.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Detriana Council 199 in Southbridge. He was an avid bowler and belonged to the Southbridge Bowling League.  Normand enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club.  He enjoyed camping, loved animals and was an avid card player.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

The family would like to thank Summit Elder Care for the care they gave to Normand.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Monday, Oct. 17 ^th , from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family asked to please perform a random act of kindness in memory of Normand.