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- [S11286] Find a Grave (Military Cemetery-Maine Veterans - Blue Star), (Location: Augusta ME;), GRONDIN Armand Joseph “Jim” 1932-1987 (Veteran).
"CPL US Army - Korea"
Armand Grondin, 54, died Tuesday at his home following a long illness.
He was born in Augusta, Oct 9 1932, the son of Philabert and Leona (Lavoie) Grondin.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Later he graduated from Gates Business College. He was employed by the US Postal Service as a mail carrier for 15 years, and was previously employed by Bates Manufacturing Company for several years.
He was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church and was past president of the local Letter Carriers Union.
Survivors include his wife Mrs Evelyn (French) Grondin of Augusta; three sons; three daughters; two sisters; five grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit at Plummer Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68093156/armand-joseph-grondin
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1950 United States Federal Census National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 3819; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 6-18 |
- [S4060] Newspapers.com: Obituary of Armand Grondin • Waterville Morning Sentinel - Feb 1987, (Name: Morning Sentinel; Location: Waterville ME; Date: 4 Feb 1987;), Armand Joseph "Jim" Grondin Obituary.
Armand Grondin, 54, died Tuesday at his home following a long illness.
He was born in Augusta, Oct 9 1932, the son of Philabert and Leona (Lavoie) Grondin.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Later he graduated from Gates Business College. He was employed by the US Postal Service as a mail carrier for 15 years, and was previously employed by Bates Manufacturing Company for several years.
He was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church and was past president of the local Letter Carriers Union.
Survivors include his wife Mrs Evelyn (French) Grondin of Augusta; three sons Robert Grondin of Winslow, David Grondin and Stephen Grondin, both of Manchester NH; three daughters Mrs Alice Chicoine of Windsor, Joyce Grondin of Old Town, and Pamela Savoy of Augusta; two sisters, Mrs Rita Farrington of Danbury CT, and Mrs Lucille Chetcuti of Ridgefield CT; five grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit at Plummer Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
https://www.newspapers.com/image/856203982/?article=605e53f1-b0f0-48bd-8246-c7babfa0ac5d&focus=0.030550737,0.55849457,0.18904468,0.5957249&xid=335
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Obituary-GRONDIN Armand J Obituary of ARMAND JOSEPH "JIM" GRONDIN • Morning Sentinel • Waterville, Maine • Wed, Feb 4, 1987 • Page 7 |
- [S11286] Find a Grave (Military Cemetery-Maine Veterans - Blue Star), (Location: Augusta ME;), FRENCH Evelyn Louise Grondin 1932-2021 (Spouse).
Evelyn Grondin, 89, of Augusta, Maine, died April 13, 2021 peacefully at home, with her children at her side.
She was born March 13, 1932 the daughter of Harry French and Tena (Lunt, French) Wilkinson in the Windsor farmhouse of her grandparents Will and Grace French.
She and her sister, Marion, attended one-room schoolhouses in Somerville and Windsor.
She was an avid reader, particularly mysteries, listening to soaps,. She also liked to sing and yodel. She loved music especially country, and her grandfather encouraged that passion with the organ they had in the home.
She graduated from Halloween High School in the class of 1949 and was voted "the shyest'' in the class.
After high school, she got a job at Augusta General Hospital where she met her best friend, Marisa Plaisted and future husband, Armand "Jim" Grondin.
Evelyn and Armand married on April 14, 1951. They resided in Tennessee while her husband was stationed there during his service to our country, in the army.
She was a homemaker while the children was young, then worked the the State of Maine and retired after 28 years.
Evelyn was a faithful follower of the Lord Jesus and was member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Augusta for 35 years.
She was predeceased by her husband; son, Stephen; her parents and grandparents; sister, Beverly Arellano; .
She is survived by her five children, Robert Grondin and partner Tina, Alice Chicoine, David Grondin, Joyce Grondin, Pamela Savoy and her partner Celery, and Stephen's longtime partner Sandra Sisson, her sister Marion Giblin, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A very special thank you to Ramon E Cheleuitte for his excellent care and kindness while caring for Evelyn.
A service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church on May 7 at 11a.m. A small reception will follow at Le Club Calumet. Burial will be at a later date.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225754233/evelyn-louise-grondin
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