Nivette Nadeau

MILFORD - Nivette Nadeau of Milford, formerly of Cheshire, Conn., passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2008.

She was the wife of Austin Nadeau.

Mrs. Nadeau was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Haverhill, Mass., the youngest daughter of the late Henry and Yvonne (Pepin) Laverdiere.

After graduating from St. James High School in Haverhill, she became a legal secretary.

She married Austin Nadeau on Christmas Day 1952.

They took up residence in Cheshire where they were both active in the affairs of Cheshire Academy.

Nivette re-entered the workforce as a secretary in the registrar's office at Cheshire Academy and rose to the position of Registrar, a post she held until her retirement.

After retiring from Cheshire Academy in 1990, she moved to rural Lincoln, Del., where they enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening and cribbage.

Nivette was an active member of St. John the Apostle Church in Lincoln.

She was an avid bowler and roller skater and sang alto with Sweet Adelines.

In addition to her husband of 55 years, Mrs. Nadeau is survived by her three sons, Michael of Reedsport, Ore., Thomas and his wife Cheryl of Bel Air, Md., and Joseph and his wife Debra of Cheshire; and four grandchildren Stephen, Christian, Jake and Michelle.

A memorial service will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. John the Apostle Church in Lincoln.

Burial was held in St. Bridget Cemetery in Cheshire.

Calling hours were previously held in Connecticut.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. National Office, 225 North Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

The Slater Funeral Home of Connecticut is assisting with arrangements.