Joseph Leo Roland Gaudreau

GAUDREAU, Joseph Leo "Paul" Roland 84, Haverhill, MA (Formerly Deer Hill & Marrett St. Westbrook, Maine) passed away on April 18, 2009. A life long resident of Westbrook, Maine, he was Born on October 18, 1924, Westbrook Maine, the son of Louis and Mary Jeanne Gaudreau. He graduated from Westbrook High School, attended Westbrook College, Joined the Army on June 28, 1943 as a Range Section Operator Corporal with the Battery Aircraft BN, serving in World War II in the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign in Normandy France, Rhineland, and Central Europe; decorated and honorably discharged January 3, 1946. Employed by S. D Warren Paper Company in Wesbrook Maine from 1943 until his retirement in 1986. In the 1950's He and his wife Estelle also owned and operated a local breakfast and lunch restaurant adjacent to S.D. Warren Paper mill. He served as a tour guide for the S.D Warren Paper, and served on a number of PTA boards. He was a member of the Stephen W. Manchester Post #62 in Westbrook. Paul's joy and favorite pastime was gardening. Paul was a 'gifted' gardener and landscaper always happy to share his many years of experience with anyone who needed the help. He was a wonderful resource to those seeking to rehabilitate a home, or tackle a renovation project. He is survived by his wife Estelle M. Gaudreau of 59 years whom he has kept a special vigil over without missing a single day until his long term illness took it's toll. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. (Robert) Jacqueline Douglas, and Mrs. (Andy) Lucille Caron both of Westbrook. He is also survived by a son, Gary P. Gaudreau and a daughter, Carolyn A. Jalbert of Haverhill ,MA. Three grandsons, Christian M. & Wife Angella Jalbert of Bucksport, ME., Sgt. Kurt A. Jalbert, Ft. Bragg Fayetteville, N. C., and Gregory R. Jalbert of South Portland, ME. Four great grandchildren, Nataylia Kaitlyn Jalbert, Joseph Leo Jalbert, Jacob Michael Jalbert, and Nathan Paul Jalbert. Prior to Internment on Saturday, April 25th; A brief memorial service will be conducted at Blais Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., 35 Church St, Westbrook, Maine. Internment will follow at St. Hyachinth's Cemetery Westbrook. Maine. A 'Memorial Gathering' for family and friends will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 3 p.m. To 7 p.m. At 'The Fairways' Condo Assoc. Club House, Route 108 (495 Exit 52) Haverhill, MA 01830. In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to: Merrimack Valley Meals on Wheels Project @ Greater Lawrence Tech School, 57 River Rd Andover MA 01810; For Cancer Patient Taxi Vouchers: Commonwealth Hematology Oncology PC, Suite 401, 62 Brown St., Haverhill MA 01830