Marilyn Nadeau
Obituary's Biography:
Marilyn (Desrosiers) Nadeau age 79 peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 12th at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire, Illinois. She was born on July 6th, 1942 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma Desrosiers.
Loving wife of Raymond Nadeau of Holyoke, Massachusetts, sister to Ralph and Christine Desrosiers, Merrill and Judy (late) Desrosiers, Donnie Desrosiers, and Leo (late) Desrosiers. Mother to Jean (Nadeau) Edwards and husband Scott of Orlando, Florida, Joseph and wife Renee Nadeau of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, Son Jeffrey Nadeau of Connecticut. Grammy to seven grandchildren, Robbie, Tommy, Hope, Nicole, Zachary, Hailey, and Rebecca.
Blessed with a giving heart, she was a lifelong member of St. Paul Episcopal parish. Over the years she was an active member of the Women Support group, led vacation bible school, worked in the church office, and was a leader of the Young Peoples Fellowship. She enjoyed volunteering her time with Veteran’s Lunches, Kate’s Kitchen, and other local outreach charities.
She found her passion later in life while working as a paraprofessional for children with special needs in the Holyoke Public Schools.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 27th at 10:30 am at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Holyoke Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Autism Speaks at https://www.autismspeaks.org/?form=donate For more information please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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May you always keep her memories close to you. She will never be far from your hearts. God bless!
Wishing you peace!
Joe, Jean, and Jeff, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a loyal, compassionate, dedicated woman and I was happy to call her my friend. I know that she valued all of you and was proud of you all. Moms never leave us, we carry them in our hearts forever. Thinking of you all.
So sorry for your loss, keep her memories close.
Ray, Jean, Joe and Jeff my heart us breaking for all you. I have known Marilyn my entire life. My earliest memories of Marilyn are with sister Diane at St.Paul’s Church. ❤
We have shed many tears and have shared many laughs over the years.
Marilyn was always a true and loyal friend. She will be missed but definitely not forgotten.
Sending healing prayers to all of you and your extended families
Such amazing and find memories of our youth group days. Thoughts and prayers for all of your family during this sad time.
Joe and Jeff I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was always so kind when I ran into her somewhere here in Holyoke. May her love and memories that you all shared remain in your heart forever. Love, Mary Jo
Dear Ray & Family:
Marilyn, as you know was my very close friend for many years. Our families grew up together and we got through many happy and sad times. She encouraged me to sew more and improve my skills. She was very talented in many areas. I miss her every day and will keep you and the family in my prayers.