In Lachine, on July 9, 2025 Mr. Norman Marshall Villeneuve passed away at the age of 87. Norman was a Félix Award winner, a band leader, a recording artist and jazz master, a hard driving bebop drummer, an iconic and much beloved figure in Canadian jazz with a successful career spanning more than six decades.
Predeceased by his daughter Tiffany (Derek), he leaves to mourn his beloved wife Louise Artibello, his loving children Norman jr, Deborah and Niles and his cherished grandchildren Lucas and Logan. He is also survived by many family members and friends.
Visitation is on Saturday July 19, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at J.J. Cardinal Funeral Home, 2125 Notre-Dame Street, Lachine, H8S 2G5 514-639-1511.
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2125, rue Notre-Dame, Lachine (Québec) H8S 2G5
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Norm was the greatest, I recall the days he graced my Club (Black Bottom Jazz Mtl. Que with his great drumming talents he surely
will be missed
Charles – great to see you here remembering Norman. I live a few blocks from where the St-Antoine Street Blackbottom was. I visited Norman ealy in June and Rockhead’s, the Blacbottom, and you came in for much discussion. Norman, a gentleman and great in so many ways, especially in front of a drum kit!
I have years of memories with Norm. He was a great drummer and a sweet man who always had the best attitude. He’ll be missed by many but his music will Iive on!
Norm will be sadly missed. he was always laughing, joking, smiling, and swinging. Norm always took chances on the younger generation, offering mentorship and opportunities to players who were just getting started. he gave me (and Gord Webster, David Braid, Adrean Farrugia, etc) our first ever ‘jazz’ gigs at The Rex and Whistler’s back in Toronto. I truly loved Norm… it was hard not to! RIP, my friend. Forever Dr. Um !
In addition to being a friend and peer, Norm was an important mentor to me when I first started playing on the Toronto jazz scene in the 1980s. We played many gigs together, and I will always be extremely grateful for his generousity, infectious positive energy, and the lessons learned from being on the bandstand with him. Norm had a heart as large as a mountain, and he made the world a much better place. My condolences go out to family and close friends. May he RIP.
was so nice to have lunch with you the other day ill miss you so it is not good bye but see you later Bro..
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