(06/26/13) Coventry - Normand E. Bacon, 85, of Coventry Drive died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Groslouis) Bacon with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on January 21, 2013.
Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Camille and Florina (Broulliard) Bacon, he lived in Coventry most of his life. He was a World War II United States Army veteran. He worked for 42 years as a polisher employed by Gorham Manufacturing, Providence.
He loved sports. He was an avid Boston Bruins fan; he followed the New England Patriots and was a follower of horse racing. While working at Gorhams he coached a company team in a men\'s hockey league.
Besides his wife he is survived by three children: James C. Bacon of North Kingstown, Anne Cantrell of Coventry and Glenn D. Bacon of Coventry; four grandchildren: Nicholas David Bacon, Danielle Lynn Bacon, Amanda Nicole Cantrell and Geoffrey Cain. He was predeceased by three siblings: Jeanette Lussier, Wilfred Bacon and Doris Studley.
His funeral service will be held Thursday, Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday morning beginning at 9:15 am. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Information and condolences at carpenterjenks.com.
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