LEWISTON — Ronald A. Nadeau, 68, of 7 Stillwater Road, Casco, died Friday, Sept. 9, at Central Maine Medical Center with his family by his side.

Born in Lewiston on Oct. 25, 1942, the son of the late Albert and Marie-Ange Roy Nadeau, he graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961.

Ron was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Cross Church and served in the U.S. Coast Guard between 1964 and 1968.

He established his business, Nadeau Refrigeration, in 1978, at which he served as president, with his son as vice-president. He also owned and operated the Dairy Joys in Lewiston and Auburn with his daughter.

He coached hockey at Lewiston High School in 1987/1988, and refereed locally for many years.

Ron enjoyed NASCAR racing, snowmobiling, fishing, hockey and vacationing with his wife.

He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Ron will be remembered as a hard-working man who loved his community and his family very much. He had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his wife, the former Linda J. Soule, of Casco, whom he married on Oct. 31, 1964; his daughter, Lisa Keene and her husband, Chip, of Poland; his son, Tom of Auburn; and his grandchildren, Codie and Dakota Keene, and Ethan and Jaelyn Nadeau; his sister, Connie Kirk, of Waterville, and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lee and Ira Hammond, Beth and Will Ayotte, and Everett and Adrienne Ray.

The family wishes to thank the medical staff at CMMC and the Kidney Center on Minot Avenue. Online condolences and photo gallery may be shared at www.thefortingroupauburn.com