Normand Dugas

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. -- Normand Dugas died peacefully on January 14, 2012, after leading a full and active, healthy life. Mr. Dugas was born March 1, 1932 and raised in Berlin, New Hampshire, where he was raised speaking only French until his high school years. Following high school, he  joined the Air Force and met the love of his life, Delma Val Dean Smith (Deanie), while stationed in Nebraska.

They relocated to San Diego in 1956 where Norm worked in the Aerospace industry for Rohr Electronics, retiring after 36 years of service. Norm was quite active during his retirement years traveling, enjoying the natural beauty of California and maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle. Norm would often be seen canvassing estate and garage sales looking for potential value in anything that needed his mechanical and electronics skills to bring back to life. Norm had a zest for life, always carried a tune, was first to help his friends and neighbors and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Mr. Dugas  is survived by his wife of 58 years, Deanie; his four children, Denise Mawson, Mikel Dugas, Daniel Dugas and Theresa Dugas; ten grand children; eight great-grandchildren and last surviving sibling, Lorraine Rogers. Memorial services were held at St. Columbia on Saturday, January 21, at 11 a.m. with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the St. Columba Building Fund. Please call 858-277-3883 for further information.