Dorothy E. Nadeau

Dorothy Nadeau Obituary

Dorothy E. (Olson) Nadeau, 81, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 in Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Denise Nadeau-Kenny and her husband David Kenny of Millbury, Steven Nadeau and his wife Catherine of Webster, and Christann Spiegel and her husband Alan of Concord, MA; 9 grandchildren, Marc Nadeau and his wife Brenda, Brooke, Shane, and Cassandra Nadeau, Alicyn Neuhaus, Zachary, Avi, and Maia Azoulay, and Caleb Spiegel; 3 great-grandchildren Devon, Nicholas, and Jenna; her sister-in-law Shirley Olson of Worcester; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas Nadeau, a brother Steven Olson, and a sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Robert Bellville.

Dorothy was born in Worcester, daughter of Gertrud (Ahlberg) and Carl Olson. She graduated from Commerce High School and worked as a home health aid for several years. She was a member of SAC Park, loved sewing, dancing, and visiting Cape Cod. Most of all, Dorothy loved spending time with her family.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 11:00 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. Calling hours will be held on Monday, Oct. 6th from 6-8 p.m. AND Tuesday, Oct. 7th from 10-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Services of Western MA, 101 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01609. For directions and on-line condolences please visit

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Nadeau

9 Entries

Robin Daniels

October 7, 2008

Aunt Dot was and always will be one of the most memorable persons we have ever known. Although it has been sometime since we have been together...there will always be great memories. Mom and I will miss her. I can remember the two of them getting ready to go dancing on Friday nights! Sewing and collecting her copper! She always made us laugh. We will miss her. Love Ya Auntie Dot. Carin,Robin, Danny and Kaja

Jessica Heldenbergh

October 6, 2008

Brooke & Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Francis Kenny

October 6, 2008

Dear Dot - Glad to hear you made it Safely Home. I will remember you always in my prayers. Give my Mom Hugs and Kisses for me and give Jack a hit in the head! Love - Franny

Shane Nadeau

October 5, 2008

Gram, I feel very bad that I was not able to say goodbye, but at the same time, I know you would understand, because that's the type of person you were.

I saw you pretty much every day of my life up until you moved out a few years ago. You were like another parent to me through my teenage years, and I am so thankful of everything you did for me to help me.

You will be extremely missed, but everybody in the family will always have great memories to remember you by; I know I will.

I love you, and you're no longer in any kind of pain, so we're all happy to know that. Goodbye Gram

DIANNE DWYER

October 5, 2008

Dear Dot; You left me w/o saying good-bye, but that's ok, cause now you are in a better place, where Love & Peace abounds. I've always said, when The Lord wants you home, he will come for you! I will miss our little chats, and laughs, and we got SO close to taking you to the Show! One last thing, the Lord came for you on the same day he came for my Mom 6 yrs. ago, so if you see another Angel flying by named Irene, say Hello for me, and tell her you knew her daughter! Will remember you always, Dianne

Alan Spiegel

October 5, 2008

To Dorothy - Dot - Gram - Mom, Wherever I go or wherever I will be you will always be in my heart. Thank you for allowing me into yours and being part of your family. I will LOVE you now and forever. A hearty wave goodbye from the door for now. Do not worry your family is safe and loved now and forever. All my love Alan

Alicyn Nadeau-Neuhaus

October 5, 2008

Gram,
You are missed so much already. You will be in my thoughts and heart everyday until we are reunited. You taught me most of my most important life-lessons and were ALWAYS there for me and I am eternally grateful. I love you so much. Rest in Peace.

Ali

STEVE, CATHY AND CASSIE NADEAU

October 5, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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