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Leonard Nadeau Obituary
He leaves his wife of 37 years, Margaret "Peg" (Mulligan) Nadeau; his daughter, Amy Lee and her husband Jason of Gorham, ME; his son, Jim Nadeau and his wife Heather of North Grafton, MA; his father, Lionel "Smitty" Nadeau of Webster; his sister, Carol Olsta and her husband Peter of Valatie, NY; his sister, Diane Yazwinski and her husband John of Yarmouth, ME; his brother, Gerry Nadeau of Webster, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He also leaves the greatest loves of his life, his four grandchildren, Maya and Aidan Lee and Abigail and Katherine Nadeau.
He was born in Webster, MA, the son of Lionel "Smitty" Nadeau and the late Jacqueline (Rheaume). He attended St. Anne School in Webster, graduated from Bartlett High School in 1965 and received a BS from Nichols College in 1970. He worked most of his life in sales in the roofing and construction industries. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church and adorer at the Emmaus Center from its inception until his illness. He was an active member of the Webster Elks for many years and was awarded "Elk of the Month" several times as well as "Elk of the Year" for his service. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Red Sox and Patriots. He loved to travel with his wife and friends. But his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, with a Mass at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., Webster. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours are Tuesday, Sept.22 from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Anne School, PO Box 818, Webster, MA 01570 or the Rose Monahan Hospice, C/O VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Nadeau
jack bielik
October 6, 2009
To my classmate and friend ... I will always remenber the good times we shared ... Carol & family I'm so sorry for your loss ...
Barbara Comptois
September 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Peg and your family. I pray that you find comfort in your memories and with family and friends.
Barb
john keegan
September 23, 2009
to the family, i had the best of both worlds. got to play at nichols as a freshman with lenny. the three ham amd eggas john mac, bill matti, and lenny helped with figuring out hal chalmers. the other world was deliveriving bread with smitty, a first class gentleman as lenny. may god bless your whole family and continue to have people of the calibur of those i have associated with
Coach & Micki Springer
September 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Nadeau family. He will be missed by all.
Darlene Tully
September 22, 2009
To Peg & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
September 21, 2009
Dear Peggy, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time for i know first hand of how you ae feeling i am here for you if u need to talk I love you Cousin Love Donna
Ann Marie Stramanak
September 21, 2009
I am so sorry to hear the news. Amy, I know this is such a difficult time for all of you. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your sweet dear father be at peace with god.
Michelle Marino
September 21, 2009
Thanksgiving Day toasts, grilling at family BBQs, making me kiss his ring in true "godfather" style... the list of memories goes on and on. Uncle Lenny will surely be missed, but his memory will live on.
September 21, 2009
So sorry for your loss, may you find comfort and peace in the days ahead.
MaryEllen and Doug Walker
Bill,Pat & Chris Thomaier
September 21, 2009
Peg,Amy, Jay, Jim,Heather and kids,
We loved Lenny like a brother not an in-law. He will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace.
Gayle DiDinato
September 21, 2009
To my classmate, with deepest sympathy.
September 21, 2009
I am a complete mess hearing of Lenny's death. Peg, please accept my deepest sympoth. He was a wonderful person and friend which I haven't been able to thank him for personaly. He helped me out many times including being there when times were in need. I did not know of his illness and that is why I'm in shock. Lenny, you and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Mike
June & Bob Simonelli
September 21, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
September 21, 2009
Dear Peg, Jimmy, Amy and families,
Please accept our sincere condolances. May your love for Lenny and each other sustain you during this difficult time. Cherish your memories for they will bring you comfort and peace. You are in our prayers.
Arthur & Pauline Daskowski (Webster, MA)
Father Rinaldo Damian
September 21, 2009
To my classmate...rest forever in God's peace. I will remember you at Mass. Sympathy and prayers are sent to the Nadeau family.
Dave & Kate Ceccarelli
September 21, 2009
Peggy, Amy, and Jimmy. Although many of us were able to see Lenny's greatness, it was you who realized his true greatness and the depths of his love. May all the memories you have of him bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time in your life. Know that all of you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people. Please, also extend, our deep felt sympathy to his dad, sisters & brother.
Lisa
September 21, 2009
Our family now has a gaping hole in it. Uncle Lenny will be greatly missed. I will always remember his smiling face, his kind words, his eyes filling up with tears when his family made him proud, and of course his steamers! Love you Uncle Len.
Cathy Esposito
September 21, 2009
My thought and prayers are with your family. I am sorry for your loss.
TJ, Sadye, Caleb Grochowski
September 21, 2009
Peggy,
Our thoughts go out to you and your family during this tough time.
Marylou Steger
September 21, 2009
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My your faith sustain you during your grief.
Nisa Koo
September 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this tough time.
Jim Maisto
September 21, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karl Kuhn
September 21, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. What a shock! I dealt with Lenny many times over the past 20 years regarding roofing at Hubbard Hospital. What a loss. One of the best.... a real gentleman.
Cassie Moulton
September 21, 2009
Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you,family and friends.
Cassie
CINDY AND KEITH DOYLE
September 21, 2009
YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A KIND WORD. WE WILL MISS YOU ,PEACE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
The Paparazzo's
September 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. A loving father and family man will be missed.
Love, Jarominski & Raymond, LLP
September 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Hashey Family
September 21, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ron Borski
September 21, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Deb Mann
September 21, 2009
My heart goes out to Peg, Amy and Jimmy during this difficult time. What a great joyous life Lenny shared with his family, and I will always remember his good natured, go with the flow personality that made him so special. You are all in my prayers and thoughts!
September 21, 2009
len- Love you and will always miss ya gerry
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