Normand L. Ortner, 87, of Plainville, passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife, Laurette (Dubuc) Ortner, by his side. Normand and Laurette shared 62 loving years of marriage.

Normand was born on Jan. 5, 1929, in New Britain, son to the late Jasper and Agnes (Chappell) Ortner. He was a long time resident of Plainville where he was a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church. After graduating from New Britain High School, Normand joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served our country. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army, where he proudly served our country as a corporal during the Korean War Conflict. He was honorably discharged from both branches of the military. Normand retired as a postmaster from the U.S. Postal Service in Plainville after over 30 dedicated years of working. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the former president of the AARP Plainville Chapter.

In addition to his wife, Laurette, Normand is survived by his daughters, Susan J. Turko, of Manchester, and Denise Stepka and her companion, Steve, of Port Richey, Fla.; his sons, David Ortner and his wife, Toni, of Southington and Michael Ortner and his wife, Ginger, of Plainville; his grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Kevin, Christopher, Jessica, Malissa, Tyler, and Kimber; his great-grandson, Brady; his brother, Elwin E. Ortner, of Micco, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Lillian Chandler, of New Britain.

A Mass of Christian burial in celebration of Normand's life was held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 94, Broad St., Plainville. Burial with full military honors was held in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Plainville. Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, Plainville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Normand be donated to a charity of the donor's choice.