Norman O. Champagne of Lincoln, RI has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved him.
These pages are a small offering toward a much larger life.
Norman spent his working life as ['Ann &'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
What remains is what was loved.
Woonsocket - Norman O. Champagne, 98, formerly of Cumberland and Woonsocket, died Monday, May 4, 2026 at The Holiday Retirement Home, Manville. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette D. (Bourgault) Champagne.
Norman was a son of the late Elphege and Alice Champagne, he had resided in Woonsocket for thirty years, and had previously resided in Pawtucket and Cumberland.
Mr. Champagne was a truck driver for the Teamsters Union, Local 251, and had also worked for Ann & Hope Stores, as a tree-trimmer, and for his father's drive-in theater. When he was living in Woonsocket, he served as the Association President for the Tower Heights Condominium Association, and would always maintain the property.
Norman loved photography and videography, and at every family event he was the "man behind the camera". He would take the pictures and videos and created digital albums for his family and friends. He could always be seen with a smile, and enjoyed telling jokes and making everyone around him laugh.
He was a United States Army veteran, serving his country during World War II
He is survived by his daughter, Marie St. Godard of Pascoag; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Bill Champagne and Jackie Champagne; and the brother of the late Emile and Yvonne Champagne.
His funeral and burial will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.
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