Normand L. Pepin, age 90, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. He was the loving husband of Lucille (Couet) Pepin, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. They were best friends and high school sweethearts.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Montcalm and Rose (Breault) Pepin, he was a life-long resident of the area.
Norm was very active in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, the Prayer Group, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Honorary member of the OLOF Ladies Guild, Sassaquin Lion’s Club, Preservation of Sassaquin Pond and the Low Tide Yacht Club.
Mr. Pepin served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooters Medal, WWII Victory Medal and ATO Medal. He was a member of the American Legion. He was an Operations Manager at Servomation for 34 years, retiring in 1981.
Norm loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is deeply loved and FOREVER missed. In addition to his wife he is also survived by his seven children, Deacon David Pepin & Joan, Ann Costa & David, Peggy Walsh & Jim, Mark Pepin & Anne, Marie Pepin & Dennis, Rob Pepin & Chris, Cathy Rivello & Dana; twenty one grandchildren; Jennifer, Scott, Brian, Anne, Matthew, Eric, Ryan, Peter, John, Nicholas, Julie, Paul, Jessica, James, Joseph, Nicole, Doug, Tim, Jacob, Joshua and Jade. Eighteen great grandchildren; a sister, Rita Cafarelli of New Bedford; brother-in-law, Bob Couet & Frances; two godchildren, Stephen and Jeanne; several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Doris L. Brault.
His funeral will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 9 AM from the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4256 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Visiting hours, Friday 4-8 PM. Burial with military honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to, Association of Marian Helpers, 2 Prospect Hill Rd. Stockbridge, MA 01262 or The Disabled American Veterans, 19 Willis Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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