Harold J. Michaud

WINSLOW – Harold J. Michaud, 99, passed away at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta on July 28, 2024.

Better known as “Pete”, he was born on April 28, 1925, the son of Rosaire and Florida (Caron) Michaud in Waterville. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served on three ships during WWII. He was a recipient of the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal 3 Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal, and the European African Theatre Medal.

Among the many battles he saw, the two he recalled most were the taking of the Kwajalein Atoll and the battle to take Iwo Jima, shelling 40,000 rounds on the volcanic terrain while Kamikaze aircraft rained down on the invasion fleet. When the first Marine reached the summit of Mt. Suribachi and placed the American flag, he was there to celebrate.

When he returned to Maine he married the former Theresa Belanger on May 30, 1950. He was an avid hunter and tying flies and fishing were hobbies.

He was predeceased by his parents; spouse, Theresa; brother, Roland Michaud, and sisters Violette Meader, Lorette Clair, and Gloria Lewis.

Harold is survived by brother, Joseph Michaud, sister, Jacqueline Morin; as well as his many nieces, nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews; and special friends that will miss the one-of-a-kind man he was.

“Period” – his favorite way to end conversations.

A memorial service will be held at Maine Veterans Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 12, at 1 p.m. in the chapel at 163 Mt. Vernon Ave., in Augusta.

Please visit Harold’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/harold-michaud where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.