Norman Boulet

Winslow – Norman R. Boulet, 79, of Winslow passed from this life to the next on Monday March 7, 2016 with family at his side. He was born on September 19, 1936 in St. Benjamin, Quebec, a son of Cecile (Lessard) and Gerard Boulet. He and his family immigrated to Waterville in 1949 when he was 13. He attended local schools and graduated from Waterville High School, Class of 1956.

Norman was an enterprising man with a strong work ethic who co-owned many businesses including a saw mill, logging operation, trucking company, truck stop, and a truck repair company. His idea of retirement was to begin a log brokering business which purchased logs throughout New England for customers in Maine and Canada. That business was active until an illness stopped him from working earlier this year. Logging was in his blood and he was well known in the industry. We are sure he will be cruising the timberlands of heaven.

He is remembered for always being in a hurry and direct in his communications. He had presence wherever he went and was not easily intimidated. Yet beneath a gruff exterior was a genuinely kind man who was “a big marshmallow” willing to help with a cheerful and positive attitude among family. He will also fondly be remembered for his many malapropisms.

Over the years Norman enjoyed downhill skiing, snowshoeing and dancing. He also enjoyed traveling, especially to Quebec to see family and friends on a moment’s whim. He belonged to Le Club Calumet in Augusta and the Elks Lodge in Waterville. He also belonged to a group known as “Les Bavards”, a Franco American Group who gathered at Jorgensen’s, a local restaurant, every Saturday morning.

Norman is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille Boulet of Winslow; his three sons: Brian and his wife Sandra of Winslow; Gary of NH; Paul and his fiancée Susan Dickey of Canaan; his brother, Brother Daniel Caron of Alfred; his stepson Christopher Veilleux of TX; stepdaughter Janice Plourde of MA; Sister-in-law Louise Boulet of Gorham; In-laws Yvonne and Ray Lefevbre, Suzanne and Roger Talbot, and Gabe Veilleux, a special friend Lois Raymond of Rockland, as well as, an extended family of Boulet’s, Dubois’s, and Veilleux’s in US and Canada. . He was predeceased by his brother Jean Louis Boulet and his sister Charlotte Vigue.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning March 19 at 11:00 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 112 Sliver Street, Waterville with a reception following, at a location to be announced after the service. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery later this spring. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Norman’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Norman’s memory to: The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901 or Notre Dame Soup Kitchen, 92 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901.