Marius Peladeau

AUGUSTA – Marius Peladeau, of Readfield, passed away on Monday April 11, 2022, at Maine General Hospital. Marius was born in Boston on Jan. 27, 1935, to Marius Peladeau and Lucienne Beaudoin Peladeau.

Marius graduated from St. Michael’s College, Boston University and Georgetown University and can easily be considered a lifelong learner.

His love for history was a common thread in all he did. He served as the Press Secretary for Congressman Vigorito during the Kennedy administration and loved to regale friends with stories from that time. Marius was also the Director of the Maine League History Societies and Museums, and Director of the Farnsworth Museum. Marius’ position at the Farnsworth Museum afforded him the opportunity to meet and spend time with many artists, an opportunity he cherished.

His interest and research into American history led him to write multiple books, including one to be published shortly about the Union Meeting Hall in Readfield. The Union Meeting Hall was his passion in later life and he was active in the conservation and restoration of it.

Marius was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Cole Peladeau.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Union Meeting Hall the afternoon of July 10 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Marius’ wishe would have been

donations to the

Union Meeting Hall

P.O. Box 451,

Readfield, ME 04355