CLEARWATER, Fla. — Norman Theriault, 79, died Friday, March 25, in Clearwater, Fla., surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Mexico.

He was born in Rumford, Nov. 13, 1931, a son of the late Leo and Stella (Parise) Theriault. He was a graduate of Stephens High School. He worked as a soft bleach operator for Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Rumford, until his retirement.

Norman was a communicant of St. Athanasius-St. John Church. He was a 29-year member of AA and was also a member of Rumford Maine Lodge 862, BPOE. He was an avid sports fan and he also enjoyed his walks.

He was married in Rumford on June 23, 1951 to Gloria A. Sullivan, who survives of Mexico.

Other survivors include two sons, Joseph Theriault and his wife, Sonja, of Minot and Peter Theriault of Carthage; five daughters, Cynthia Theriault of Mexico, Susan Roy and her husband, Sheldon, of Port Charlotte, Fla., Norma Theriault of Mexico, Mary Ann Conroy of Saco and Joanie Daniel of Durham; four brothers, Lawrence Theriault and his wife, Bobbi, of Florida, Bert Theriault and his companion, Nancy, of Florida, Phil Theriault and his wife, Sally, of Portland and John Theriault and his wife, Marilyn, of Florida; daughter-in-law, Vera Theriault of Rumford; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Frank Theriault.

Friends and family are invited to sign the register book and express condolences to the family at www.meaderandson.com.