Mathilda Nadeau

Mathilda Nadeau formerly of Fitchburg; 99 Fitchburg Mathilda (Jacques) Nadeau, 99, died very peacefully Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Highlands Center, Fitchburg surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Wilfred Nadeau who died in 1986. Mrs. Nadeau was born in St. Jacques de Leeds, Quebec, Canada, February 2, 1909, one of 14 children born to Adelard and Angelina (Turmel) Jacques and resided in the Fitchburg area for much of her life. She is survived by a son Roger Nadeau and his wife Aline of Fitchburg, four daughters; Rita Bergeron-Penniman, Aline Forget, Lorraine Gravelle and Jean Careau all of Fitchburg, two daughters in law; Jeannine Nadeau of Fitchburg, Cecile Nadeau of Canada, a brother; Paul Jacques of Hartford, CT, a sister, Antoinette Champagne of Canada. She also leaves 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Roland Nadeau of Canada and Paul Nadeau of Fitchburg and the grandmother of the late Steve Nadeau. Mrs. Nadeau was an active member of the Montachusett YMCA. She was an accomplished seamstress and very much enjoyed working in her garden. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fitchburg and a member of its Ladies of Fatima and Ladies of Ste. Anne. She was also a member of the American Friendship Club. NADEAU A memorial Mass will celebrated 10 AM Saturday, October 25th at St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland Street, Fitchburg. Private burial will be in the parish cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Hospice Foundation Inc, 529 Main Street, Ste 101, Charlestown, MA 02192.