Il était l'ancien propriétaire, avec son épouse, de Maritime Braiding, fabricants de bateaux.

Son passe-temps était la production de miniatures modèles des bateaux en bois.

Ses oeuvres se trouvent dans plusieurs commerces et domiciles à travers le monde.

Normand, along with his late wife Valda, was the owner of Maritime Braiding and enjoyed a long career as a ship builder, manager and businessman.

In retirement, he had many hobbies and pastimes but was best recognized for his award-winning model wooden ships;

many of which can be found in homes and businesses around the world.