Richard P. Normand

Richard P. Normand "Geeboo", 68, of Sanford passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Eliot after a long illness.He was born on September 16, 1951, the son of Rosaire and Lillian (Perreault) Normand in Sanford where he grew up and attended Holy Family School and graduated from St. Ignatius High School.After high school, Richard attended U.S. Marines boot camp, and then went on to serve in the National Guard for over 20 years.He spent his career as a maintenance worker and was employed by the Sanford Armory and Baxter School for the Deaf and retired from there. Recently he worked for the American Legion and was a member of the Amvets and the Lafayette Club. He is predeceased by his parents.Survivors include his children, Ryan Normand and his wife Lisa of Eliot, Randi Romano and her husband Duane of Sanford and Kim-Marie Normand of Sanford, four grandchildren, Kylie and Hannah Normand and Matthew and Madison Romano, his siblings, Robert Normand and his wife Suschin of CA, Paul Normand and his wife Linda of Alfred, Alice Lambert and her husband Tom of Bangor, Annette Faroane and her husband Joe, of VA, Philip Normand and his wife Laurie of Orono, Bob Guerin and his wife Lucille of Biddeford, Roger Guerin and Jackie Guerin both of Sanford and many nieces and nephews.A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday October 10, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Therse of Lisieux, Notre Dame Church, 10 Payne St. Springvale. A reception will be held immediately after at the American Legion at 656 Main St., Springvale.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the American Cancer Society at 1 Bowdoin Mill Island #300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence for the family click condolence tab at left.