Joan & Norman Champigny

Seekonk – 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...