Norm Patenaude was killed on Sunday, July 28, 1996
We are sorry to announce that Norm Patenaude was killed on Sunday, July 28, 1996 while cycling near Beaverton, Ont.
Norm Patenaude a national class runner / marathoner in the 1960's & 1970's was killed when struck by a car while cycling home to Orillia from the Lindsay 10 K Milk Run on Sunday, July 27, 1996.
Norm pioneered ultra distance running in Canada as well as organizing and race directing many road and trail races including the Ganaraska 50K / 50 Mile Ultra in Horseshoe Valley, Ont., The Voyageur Marathon in Massey, Ont. and The Twin Lakes Marathon in Orillia, Ont. Norm was also President of the Ontario Road Runners Association.
A private funeral was held on July 30, 1996.
A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Norman Patenaude on Sunday, August 11, 1996 at 3:00 PM
Bethel Baptist ChurchA memorial group run / walk will be held immediately after the service for those wishing to honor Norm.
Eulogies are welcomed, please speak to the Pastor prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are greatly appreciated to the
Hip Hip Hooray (Orthopedic Research)Norm had many running friends that were his "family".