Mr. Donald N. Nadeau

March 18, 1926 - November 30, 2014

Donald N. Nadeau Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather WWII Navy Veteran Derry, NH - Donald N. Nadeau, 88, of Derry, NH, formerly of Lakeland, FL and Lowell, MA passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lowell on March 18, 1926, he was the son of the late Sylvio and Aurora (LeDuc) Nadeau and grew up in Lowell, MA. Donald was the loving husband of Rose M. (Lemelin) Nadeau with whom he was married for 64 years. Donald was a graduate of the Lowell Trade School. After High School, he served in the United States Navy during WWII. Donald was aboard the USS Missouri during the signing of the Instrument of Surrender which marked the end of the war. Donald’s journal about his experiences on the ship are part of the archives on the USS Missouri in Honolulu, Hawaii. Following his service, Donald was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal with 2 Stars. Donald worked at the former Western Electric and AT&T in North Andover, MA for 35 years before retiring in 1987. Donald spent much of his free time on the local golf courses, including his annual trip to the Jack O’ Lantern with friends. After retirement, Donald and his wife Rose moved to Lakeland, Florida for several years to enjoy the mild weather at their residential golf community. He later returned to New England to be closer to family. Family gatherings meant everything to Donald. He cherished the times he and Rose hosted get-togethers at their homes in Lowell and Lakeland. In his later years, Donald enjoyed holiday celebrations and cookouts at the homes of his children and grandchildren of whom he was so proud! Donald had a passion for the arts. He passed the time playing his organ and putting together his favorite medleys. While living in Florida, he sang with the local community quartet. Donald had a gift for drawing and painting beautiful pictures, mostly portraits of those he loved. Surviving Donald are three sons, David Nadeau and his wife Patricia McNeil-Nadeau of Tewksbury, MA, Paul Nadeau and his wife Lisa (Becker) of Jacksonville, FL and Norman Nadeau and his wife Tracy (Rousseau) of Lowell, MA, and one daughter Lisa Hamel and her husband Richard Hamel of Derry, NH. He also leaves his grandchildren David Nadeau and his wife Kathleen (Debrecini), Courtney Nadeau, Kelsie Nadeau, Stephanie Broughton and her husband Tony, Bryan Nadeau, Justin, Corey and Logan Nadeau and Christopher Hamel. Donald also leaves his great-grandchildren, Ashton McGloughlin, Ayden and Gabriel Broughton. Donald was the brother of Pauline Jankowski and the late Lionel Nadeau and Raymond Nadeau. He leaves his brothers’ wives, Dorothea Nadeau, Sandra Nadeau and Honey Nadeau. Donald also leaves his in-laws Doris Clermont, Robert and Blanche Lemelin, Raymond Hamel, Robert and Theresa Doherty, Edward and Jackie Lemelin, Alfred and Lorraine Levesque and Gerard and Helen Lemelin. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by John Jankowski, Raymond and Beatrice Gelineau, Claire Hamel, Henry Clermont and Roger and Celine Lemelin. FUNERAL NOTICE NADEAU—In Derry, NH, November 30, 2014 at his home, Donald N. Nadeau, 88. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on THURSDAY, from 4 until 8 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be con-celebrated on FRIDAY MORNING at 11 AM at HOLY FAMILY PARISH – ST. MARIE’S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain & Grafton Sts. Lowell. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. His cemetery burial service will be private for his family. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Donald’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com