MURRIETA, Calif. – Normand H. Nadeau, 77, of Murrieta, Calif., passed away March 11, at home with his wife and family present.

He was born on May 7, 1929, in Auburn.

He served in the Navy on the USS Leyte at the end of World War II, traveling extensively.

In 1950, he married his first wife, Noella Bosse, who preceded him in death. They had a son, Steve, whom he loved to boat with, but tragically lost at the age of 31.

He worked for Boeing for over 30 years before retiring.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; step-children and grandchildren; and by his sister, Jacqueline Labbe of Minot; and his nieces and nephews.