Normond P. CROTEAU

NAPLES, Fla. -- Normond P. Croteau, 71, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Leominster, Mass., died suddenly on Sunday, April 17, in his home. He was born on Feb. 6, 1934, in Fitchburg, the son of the late Omer and Rachel (Courtemanche) Croteau. Mr. Croteau formerly lived in Leominster before moving to Naples in 1991. He retired from the former Foster Grant Co. after 25 years of service.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a dedicated and enthusiastic Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed.Mr. Croteau leaves his wife of 25 years, Carolann (Lussier) Croteau; four children, Kathy Scott and her husband, Dennis Scott, Kevin Croteau and his wife, Carrie, Mark Croteau and his wife, Audrey, and Scott Christian and his wife, Marybeth; two granddaughters; four grandsons; and his sister Vivianne Percival. He was predeceased by his sister Rose Bracani.CROTEAU -- On April 17, Normond P. Croteau, 71, of Naples, Fla. A graveside service for family and friends will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. Father Robert Bruso will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710, or to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH, 44720. Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg is directing arrangements.Published in the Sentinel & Enterprise on 4/27/2005.