1948 – 2014

NORWAY — James R. DeNormandie, 66, of Norway, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 4.

He was born in Boston, Mass., on Aug. 20, 1948, a son of Robert H. and Eleanor Hartel DeNormandie. He graduated from Norwood High School in Norwood, Mass., in 1966; Northeastern University in Boston, with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1973, where he was also a member of the Phi Beta Alpha fraternity; the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a degree in English literature in 1975; and the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in 1977.

He started his employment at Lechmere Sales in Dedham, Mass., as a service manager in 1970, before moving to Norway in 1976, where he became a patrolman for the town of Norway. He was named chief of police for the town of Norway in 1979, a position he held until 1990. He was the owner of O.K. Clifford Co., in South Paris, for many years and was NASD licensed. Most recently, he worked for Phasor Engineering Services as a field service technician.

James was a member and past master of Jefferson Lodge No. 100. He taught skiing and was a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America, level 2 certified. As a gun enthusiast, he enjoyed shooting and hunting, and was a member of the NRA.

He loved tinkering, mowing his lawn, fishing, riding motorcycles and reading, especially about history. He had a wonderful and unique sense of humor and cared deeply for his family.

James is survived by his mother, Eleanor; daughters, Jessica Clinton and her husband, Ryan, and Janelle DeNormandie; a stepdaughter, Michele Roberts and her husband, Tim; grandchildren, Spencer, Ramsey and Raelynn; stepgrandchildren, Abigail and Quinn; a brother, Jon and his significant other, Patti Truman; a nephew, Jacob; a niece, Jenifer; and many extended family members.

He was predeceased by his father; and a brother, Jay and his wife, Robyn.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.