Marlborough – Norman P. “Mutney” Simoneau, 94, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing in Westborough with family at his bedside.
He was born on March 5, 1927 in Marlborough the son of the late Ernest and Lumina (Perron) Simoneau.
Norman was predeceased by his wife Carleen C. (Delude) Simoneau in November 2021. They were happily married and celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in July 2021.
Norman is survived by his 4 daughters, Peg Richards, Maryann Cooney and her husband Rick all of Marlborough, Maureen Callahan and her husband Dennis of Milford, Kathy Barsano and her husband Ken of RI, 8 grandchildren, Eric, Jaclyn, Billy, Michael, Melissa, Stephanie, Matthew and Laura, 11 great grandchildren, a sister, Doris Queen of OH, and a brother, Conrad Simoneau of GA, as well as many nieces and nephews and friends.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by 5 siblings, Lorraine Dailey, Ernest Simoneau, Roland Simoneau, Annette Boule, Richard Simoneau and a son-in-law Bill Richards.
He served in the U.S. Army in 1945. After leaving the Army Norman started his career as a machinist at LaPointe Machine and Tool Co. in Hudson MA. He was employed there for over 30 years. He then worked at Star Market in Sudbury holding numerous positions until he was in his early eighties.
Norman and his wife enjoyed traveling with their family and friends. They took many cruises and travelled throughout Europe. They spent many years enjoying a timeshare on Cape Cod and spending time there with friends.
Norman enjoyed reading, gardening, and going to the casino. He loved singing, he was a member of the church choir. When he was a resident at New Horizons in Marlborough, he joined the chorus and enjoyed inviting family to watch his performances. Many staff and residents at Beaumont shared how much pleasure they got from hearing him sing while he was there.
Mutney was always a caring outgoing person. His greatest pleasure in life was family but especially spending time with his great grandchildren. He will be forever missed.
Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 West Main St., Marlborough, MA.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 10, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson St., Marlborough.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Norman’s name to, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 3 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA 01581 or Salmon VNA and Hospice 37 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757
