HAROLD SMITH CADREACT

HAROLD SMITH CADREACT MILTON - Harold Smith Cadreact, 88, died at his home early Saturday morning, Aug. 28, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born at home in Milton on July 3, 1922, the son of Harold J. and Rosanna Mary ( Smith ) Cadreact. Harold graduated from Milton High School, class of 1941, and attended the University of Vermont. He married Eleanor Robar on July 23, 1951 in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Milton. Harold's greatest love in life was his family and dairy farming. He very much enjoyed talking agriculture with the neighboring farmers, and going to the creamery to get the news of the day. He also had many other interests over the years including gardening, honey bees, and old farm machinery. Harold looked forward to going to the fair every year. He is survived by his devoted wife Eleanor, and his six children and their spouses; they are, Stephanie Ann and Charles Tremblay of North Hero, Edward and Robin Cadreact of Pike, N.H., Thomas Cadreact of Milton, Mark Cadreact of Glencliff, N.H., Matthew and Kimberly Cadreact of North Haverhill, N.H., and Daniel Cadreact of Glencliff, N.H. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving Harold are his siblings, Marjorie Cleveland of Fairfax, Phyllis Viets of Naples, Fla., Louis and Claire Truso of Richmond, and David and Kate Cadreact of Milton; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Shirley Cadreact; and his grandson Daniel Burkhart, with whom he was especially close. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Milton. Memorials may be made to St. Ann's Food Shelf, c/o St. Ann's , P.O. Box 1, Milton, VT 05468. Visiting hours will be held at Harold and Eleanor's home located at 89 Main Street, Milton, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com . "He has competed well, he has finished the race, he has kept the Faith".