Alan P. Normand ... Rochester call firefighter; at 52

ROCHESTER - Alan P. Normand, 52, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, with his parents by his side, on April 6, 2025.

He was born in Rochester on Dec. 19, 1972, the son of Paul Normand and Linda Hussey.

He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1991. His father owned Norm's Auto Body, and he taught Alan at a very young age to work on vehicles. At the age of three, he was helping sand cars, getting them ready for his dad to paint.

He had many jobs in his working career. His first, at the age of 16, was as a Parts Removal Specialist at Colony Auto Parts. He then worked as an associate at Rich's Department Store, a mechanic at Poulin Auto Country for 4 years, a machinist at Omni Metals, a Punch Press Operator for Laars for 6 years, and a Machine Operator at Agility Manufacturing. He was a Call Firefighter for Rochester Fire Department from 1995-2012, a job he truly loved. He was a member of Club Victoire and Rochester American Legion Post 7 in Rochester. He was a huge NASCAR fan and always had a great love for Dale Earnhardt #3. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, and target shooting. He always said his 1972 Chevelle SS was "his baby".

He is survived by his father Paul Normand and his wife Sue, his mother Linda Hussey and her husband George. He is also survived by his sister Tricia Torr and her husband Wayne, his stepbrother Heath Hussey, his stepsister Alicia Innis, his niece Chelsie Ellis, her fiancé Chris Fela, and her children Carson Tyler and Lyla Fela, his niece Olivia Danis, her husband Corey, and her children Charles Peabody and Lillian Danis. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Robert and Cecile Normand and maternal grandparents Walter and Rolande Sanfacon.

Knowing that Alan was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his friends planned a get together at The American Legion on March 15. About fifty of his friends showed up and had a great time. Alan was well enough to enjoy it, and everyone reminisced of their good times with him. All agreed that he was an absolute riot and always said what was on his mind. His mom and dad were shocked to hear of some of the shenanigans that Alan pulled and got away with. That day meant so much to Alan. His mom always said that Alan had a heart of gold, was very sensitive, and would do anything to help a friend.