Joseph Earl Wolfred Nadeau

AUGUSTA – Joseph Earl Wolfred Nadeau, 90, passed away on Aug. 29, 2022 in Augusta. He was born on Sept. 12, 1931 to Marguerite and Earl Nadeau.

Joe was a longtime resident of Waterville. He attended schools in Winslow and at Oak Grove Colburn. He served in the U.S. Airforce as a crew chief and was a longtime member of the VFW and Elks clubs. He worked many years as a carpet and tile installer for Kings Linoleum in Waterville, as well as the Maine Central Railroad.

Joe was passionate about painting. He created many oil paintings which will now be cherished by his family and friends.

He also loved exploring Maine and beyond with his beloved wife, Barb. One of their favorite vacation spots was Destin, Fla. where they would spend at least two months every year.

Joe was preceded by his wife, Marilyn Barbara Elliot Nadeau; and his daughter, Jennifer Marie Nadeau Mayott.

He is survived by his sister, Diane Pelletier of Winslow, her husband, Rodney, and their four children.

He is survived by his two sons, Gregory Scott Nadeau and Lori Baxter, of Waterville and Scarborough, and Christopher Earl Nadeau and his wife, Mary Szwerluga Nadeau, of Tampa Fla.

He is survived by son-in-law, Robert Mayott of Syracuse, N.Y.

He leaves behind five grandchildren, Joseph Gregory Nadeau and Katrina Pirtel of Augusta, Robert Mayott and Julia Mayott of Syracuse N.Y., Kiele and Paul Nadeau-Marquez, Krista and Ronald Reid- Nadeau, of Florida.

He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Payton Marilyn Nadeau and Mase Reid- Nadeau; along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery in August on Friday Sept. 30 at 12 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Nadeau family.