SABATTUS – Antonio R. Nadeau, 57, of Lucien Street, 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, 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 the 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 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 and shut in 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 Pinard; five brothers, Roland Nadeau, Adrien and Laurette Nadeau, Leo and Pam Nadeau, Roger Nadeau, and Raymond and Edna Nadeau; his best-est friend, Paulette Carville; 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.