SABATTUS – Antonio R. Nadeau, 57, of Lucien Street in Sabattus, died Saturday, Aug. 13, at the home of his brother Raymond and his wife, Edna.

He was born on March 26, 1948, in Lisbon, the son of Albert and Leonida Fontaine Nadeau. He grew up in the Lisbon area and was a lifelong resident of Lisbon and attended Lisbon schools.

After school, he worked for several years at Knapp Shoe. He also worked for Maine Electronics. His most recent work was at St. Charles Church in Brunswick where he was the head custodian. He retired in 2004.

He had been very active in church all his life, and in 1978 he became a Eucharistic Minister. He was known for his decorating of the churches for the holidays. He was also very fond of planting and tending to his flower gardens.

He is remembered for devoting his life to taking care of his mother after his dad passed away in early life. He enjoyed his family, going out to eat after church with his special friend, Bert McIntosh. He also helped out those who were sick by bringing them Holy Communion until he became ill himself.

He is survived by four sisters, Lorette Goulette, Terry and husband, Lee Strout, Cecile Boisvert, and Pauline and husband, Bill Pimard. He is also survived by five brothers, Roland Nadeau, Adrien and Laurette Nadeau, Leo and Pam Nadeau, Roger Nadeau, Raymond and Edna Nadeau. He also leaves behind his best friend, Paulette Carville, and good friend Betty Dwinal; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Albert Nadeau Sr.; his mother, Leonida Nadeau; a sister, Muriel Nadeau; and a brother, Albert Nadeau Jr.