Veteran of Korean and Vietnam Wars, Norman F. Dufault Dies at 94
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Veteran of Korean and Vietnam Wars, Norman F. Dufault Dies at 94
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pacifique and Sylvia (Balcom) Dufault. Norman was the loving father of Susanne C. Gladney, Michael J. Dufault, Steven M. Dufault (wife, Christina), and Dianne M. Krajewski (husband, Alexander); loving grandfather of Christopher, Alexander, Anne, Chelsea, Benjamin, Haley, and Joshua. Loving great-grandfather to Bodie. He was brother of the late Gloria Aubin and Anita Plante. Norman was a 20-year career officer of the United States Navy and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. After his retirement in 1970 from the Navy, he worked as a manager in the retail industry.
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Norman lived a life rich with diverse interests and passions that brought joy to both himself and those around him. From tending to his vegetable garden to nurturing a variety of chicken breeds, he found solace and purpose in the simplicity of nature. After retiring, on sunny days he could be found on the golf course or boating on Narragansett Bay with the love of his life, Pauline. Square dancing brought rhythm and joy to his days, while summers in New Hampshire offered respite in the serene beauty of nature. Yet, amidst these passions, his greatest love was undoubtedly his cherished time spent with his beloved family, creating memories that will forever be held dear in their hearts.
A Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 3rd St., East Greenwich. A private burial with full military honors will be at the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.