Norma R. Painchaud
February 3, 1931 ~ December 5, 2022
DANVERS—Norma R. (Rondelli) Painchaud, 91, passed away on December 5, 2022. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Painchaud.
Born in Stoneham on Feb. 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (McCarthy) Rondelli. She was raised and educated in Chelsea and was a 1948 graduate of Saint Rose High School.
Norma was employed for nearly twenty-five years as the parish secretary at Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church in Danvers, where she was beloved by clergy, fellow staff, and parishioners. In addition to her work responsibilities in the parish, Norma was an active member of the parish, willing to serve in any way her many talents could be well used.
A Danvers resident since 1962, Norma was active at the Danvers Senior Center in her retirement. She enjoyed quilting and many crafts, and was known for her beautiful, handmade cards.
She leaves her children, Mary Painchaud and her wife Donna of Middleton, Joan Emerson and her wife Carol of Florida, Rene Painchaud and his wife Sandy of Hamilton, and Robert Painchaud of Peabody, her grandchildren, Noelle, Andre, Kimberlee, Lukas, Lian, Kori and her fiancé Ben, Hannah, and Michael, five great-grandchildren, and her brother, Robert Rondelli, Jr.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Saturday, Dec. 10th from 9-10:30AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norma’s memory may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 15 Mt. Carmel Rd., Danvers, MA 01923 or Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. To share an expression of sympathy with Norma’s family, visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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Love you Norma! I already miss you ♥️ Enjoy your new journey and enjoy singing with the Angels ♥️ You were Blessed with such a beautiful voice. We were Blessed to have you in our lives. Love you Norma! Forever in my heart ♥️
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Patrick McConaghy lit a candle in memory of Norma Painchaud
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Norma was a lovely lady. We met at the Danvers Senior Center where we would often spend Wednesday afternoons quilting. She enjoyed sharing whatever project she had going at the time with the members of the group. Most days were spent chatting, telling stories and laughing, especially the days Norma attended. I will always remember her wonderful laugh. My deepest condolences.
I’m so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. What a wonderful tribute to her life. May memories comfort you.
Norma was truly one of the best people I know. Her faith guided her throughout her life which I hope gave her comfort. We loved getting her homemade cards, always signed love Mrs. Hotbread. She had a wonderful sense of humor. We will cherish all the summers on Plum Island that we had with her. She was definitely one of a kind and was our other mother! I pray that she and mom are together again.
So sorry for your famlies loss. I had the great pleasure of being Norma’s friend & having so many wonderful memories. Love you Norma Lisa Zetes
What is a sister to her brother? Initially she thought I was a pain; I was the baby brother; we didn’t have much in common. As we aged and matured, we enjoyed each other even though we lived miles away but stayed in touch. Our families would gather on Thanksgiving and other occasions at her home, she would play the piano, we would all sing, and a good time was had by all. To this day my seven children remember how kind and loving their aunt was. My sister relied on her faith to comfort her throughout her life. Her passing has left a void in my life, I am thankful I had her all this time. Rest in peace you are now home with the Lord. I love and miss you more than ever.
Robert J Rondelli lit a candle in memory of Norma Painchaud
I met Norma many years ago when she spearheaded an outreach project for new families at St. Mary’s, and she couldn’t have been more welcoming. To be on her Christmas card list was a given once you met her, each card filled with lovely sentiments. We would catch up with one another when we attended the same Mass and it was always a blessing to chat with such a kind and loving mother, grandmother and friend, never complaining, always thinking of others. May she rest in the loving arms of our Savior, at peace now.
I grew up knowing Cousin Norma and the gang She is with our Lord
Cousin Joey Atkinson
My grandma and Norma were neighbors together at Tapley School. When my grandma passed away in 2007, Norma used to send me letters when I was away at college in Atlanta. I used to see her every once in a while when I would visit my grandpa, who had lived at Tapley until his passing in 2019. I thought about Norma today and missed her. -Angela Sun