Joan & Norman Champigny

Joan & Norman Champigny - Norman R. Champigny, 85, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 and his beloved wife of sixty-six years, Joan M. (Baker) Champigny, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Norman was born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Albany and Roseline (Lanoue) Champigny and Joan was born in Attleboro, a daughter of the late Walter and Christie (Burke) Baker.

Norman and Joan made their home in Seekonk in close proximity to “Baker’s Corner” named in honor of Joan’s late grandfather, Everett Baker, who was the proprietor of a blacksmith shop that was once located on the corner of Central Avenue and Newman Avenue, where the Speedway Gas Station is currently located. Joan was very proud of that distinction and of her family’s close ties to the history of the Town of Seekonk. Norman worked for many years as an assistant buyer for area department stores and Joan worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for a local pest control company. Norman also worked for the Seekonk Police Department and the Bristol County Sheriff's Office for several years. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Joan enjoyed caring for her family and gardening.

Norman and Joan are survived by their three children, Paul Champigny and his wife, Karen, of Warwick, Lisa Trahan and her fiancé, Michael Menissian, of Chepachet, and Lori Bassett and her husband, Arthur, of North Smithfield; six grandchildren, Michelle, Brian, Carina, Kayleigh, Daniel and Leanne; a step-grandson, Connor and four great-grandchildren, Evie, Mae, Margot, and Celia. They were the parents of the late Debra Ann Champigny. Norman was the brother of the late Rev. Roger Champigny (Diocese of Providence) and Sr. Paul Rita (Genevieve Champigny), S.U.S.C and Joan was the sister of Claire Bradley of Dover, DE and Karen Broadbent of Attleboro.

Services for Mr. & Mrs. Champigny followed by interment at Seekonk Cemetery will be private. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association, 2001 Beacon St., Suite 204, Boston, MA 02315 would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket, RI www.TrippFuneralHome.com