Norman Mark Levasseur

Norman Levasseur, 94, a World War II veteran died in Waldorf, Maryland on November 18, 2017, after a brief illness surrounded by loving caregivers. Born February 23, 1923 in VanBuren, Maine to Ernest and Emily Levasseur, he was one of fourteen brothers and sisters. Norman attended Saint Brunos Catholic School graduating in 1941. After graduation, he worked at the Royal Typewriter Company. In 1942, Norman enlisted in the United States Army as a Fire Director Operator in the South Pacific. He received the Philippines Liberation Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service Stars. Norman was discharged in 1945 after the combat deaths of two of his brothers. In 1950, Norman rejoined the military enlisting in the United States Air Force in the 48th Maintenance Squadron stationed in France as a French Interpreter. In 1964, he was transferred to Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. where he met, Margaret, his wife of fifty-two years. They traveled throughout Europe living in Germany with their son Ricky. In 1968, Norman retired moving to Stafford, Virginia and later to Waldorf, MD to be closer to Margaret’s sister. During this time, Norman was re-employed at the Pentagon for twenty years. In retirement, Norman had a passion for golf, dancing, investing, and trips to Atlantic City. He was an avid and experienced golfer and ball room dancer. He and Margaret danced every weekend, sometimes entering dance contests in the metropolitan area. During the week he could be found golfing with friends. He continued his love of dancing sharing his skill with his caregivers. He shared stories and memories with friends and family seeking and enjoying the interaction. He was a regular at the Golden Corral and McDonald’s. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Eleanor Money Levasseur, his siblings Adrian Sparn, Fidel Levasseur, Louis Levasseur, Philippe Levasseur, Amanda Allen, Constantin Levasseur, Leo Levasseur, Marie Cote, Hope Bronson, and granddaughter, Barbara Hite. He is survived by his children, Richard Levasseur of Fairfax, VA and Beverly Miles of Silver Spring, MD; two grandchildren, Donnie Hite of Silver Spring, MD and Sharon Hite of Germantown, MD; great grandchildren Joey, Nicole and Corey; and four sisters, Marcella Walz of Farmington, Connecticut, Ann Marie Fene of Atlanta, Georgia, Martha Grimaldi of Windsor, Connecticut, Priscilla Hughes of Long Meadow, Connecticut and many nieces, nephews and friends. Norman’s life will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 100 Village Street, Waldorf, MD 20602 on Monday, December 4, 2017. Viewing 10:00AM-11:00AM Funeral Mass at 11:00AM; Reception to follow in the Social Hall. Burial for Norman M. Levasseur and inurnment of Margaret E. Levasseur at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Norman Mark Levasseur

February 23, 1923 - November 18, 2017