Photograph of the Deceased
Vital Summary
- Born: 1920, Maine
- Died: 2002
- Age at Death: 82
- Primary Residence: Maine
- Spouse: Gertrude Dorothy Elcik
- Parents: Gamache family (as documented)
Life & Story
Norman Philip Gamache came of age during years marked by economic hardship and global conflict. His early adulthood coincided with the period surrounding the Second World War, a time that shaped expectations of responsibility and resilience.
Through his marriage to Gertrude Dorothy Elcik, Norman formed a household grounded in continuity and shared effort. Census records and family documentation consistently place him at the center of a functioning family unit across decades.
Norman’s contributions were steady rather than showy. His legacy is found in the family structures he helped sustain and the connections that endured through his lifetime.
By the time of his passing in 2002, Norman had become a living bridge between Gamache roots and later Elcik households, anchoring family history through presence and commitment.
Family Connections
- Spouse: Gertrude Dorothy Elcik
- Children: Children of Norman Philip Gamache, forming Elcik–Gamache households
- Extended Family: Gamache and Elcik families, with Lucas and Strand connections
Gravesite or Memorial Marker
Sources
- OCR-derived obituary clipping (spelling normalized)
- Family Group Sheet (Gamache–Elcik household)
- Federal Census records
- Ancestry Fact Sheet
- Additional family documents
Note: OCR spelling discrepancies were evaluated against corroborating records.
Contributor Note
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