Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau

Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau, 63, of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a series of health challenges.

Tina was born in Worcester, July 2, 1961, the daughter of the late Larry and Maryann (Tuccio) Zona. She graduated from North High School and married Bertrand R. Nadeau in 1980. They then began a 25-year marriage of faith, family and devotion in Worcester, Hampton Beach, Salisbury and Myrtle beach S.C. before Bertrand left her side in 2005. Tina worked many years as a waitress for area restaurants including Ding Ho, and Kennedy’s before retiring. 

She is survived by the son she adored, Patsy J. Nadeau and his life partner Leah Pardee of Oxford; two grandchildren she adored, Jolie (Nadeau) Weed and her husband Tyler, and Anthony Nadeau; and a great grandson, William. In addition to her son and grandchildren, Tina leaves a brother, Michael J. Zona and his wife Katherine, and sister, Gina Zona of Worcester; Many nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to her parents and husband, a bother Larry “Buster” Zona, predeceased her. 

 Tina enjoyed the beaches of Hampton, Myrtle and Salisbury Beaches. Anywhere along the water was her peaceful, place to relax and wind down. She was a mother who devoted her life to her son, grandchildren and great grandson. They were her life and she was so proud of her family that the mention of them would put a huge smile on her face. Holidays, darts, cooking and entertaining for her family at Sunday dinners, New England sports, Karaoke and all types of music were what she enjoyed. 

 The Nadeau family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Meadows in Leicester for the care, comfort and compassion they gave to Tina during a difficult time. 

 A gathering for calling hours will be held Friday Jan 31st from 10 am to 12 noon followed by a prayer service at 12 noon in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial next to her husband in Notre Dame Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in her name can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston.