Frank "Francis" Nadeau

Biddeford

Frank Nadeau, 80, of Biddeford, passed away late Tuesday, Valentine's Day, on February 14, 2023, at home.

He was born in St. Agatha on July 6, 1942, a son of Josephel and Annie (Guerrette) Nadeau. When Frank was young, the family moved to Biddeford and he graduated from St. Louis High School, class of 1959.

After high school, Frank enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1959 to 1963. Abroad the USS Hyades, Frank served on several of the ships operations, one of them being the Cuban Missile Crisis in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Frank met his wife Rita at a Valentine's Day dance, three years prior to getting married on June 9, 1962.

Earlier, he was employed by Diamond National in Biddeford for seven years and Deering Lumber for two years. He moved on to working construction throughout York County for the next 10 years. Later, Frank was employed for Pratt & Whitney for 23 years, retiring in 2004.

Frank had many interesting hobbies. Carpentry, gardening and fishing were his favorites. Bowling, playing cards and cribbage were also at the top of the list. Most of all, Frank enjoyed time with his family, especially with his grandchildren Cameron and Kristen. Many holidays, special occasions and family gatherings were enjoyed together. The family will hold on to and cherish these memories forever. He will be sadly missed.

Mr. Nadeau was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church.

He was predeceased by six siblings, Blanche Bouchard, Noella Thibodeau, Florence Boisvert, Nancy O'Hearn, Edmund Nadeau and Lionel Nadeau.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rita (Bissonnette) Nadeau, three sons, Kenneth Nadeau and wife Janice, Brian Nadeau and partner Alice and Scott Nadeau and wife Becky, three grandchildren Kristen Mooney and husband Parker, Cameron Nadeau and wife Jija and Joshua Nadeau and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours will be from 11AM-1PM with a Funeral Service at 1PM Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James Street, Saco. A Graveside Service with military honors will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. To view Frank's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com