Josaphat L. Nadeau

Josaphat L. Nadeau, 95, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday April 12, 2020 at the St. Vincent de Paul Healthcare and Nursing Center in Berlin. He was born in St. Hermenegilde, PQ, Canada on October 2, 1924 the son of Wilfrid and Emma (Labonte) Nadeau and moved to Berlin in 1962. He had been employed as a carpenter by Richards & Son prior to his retirement and enjoyed BINGO, puzzles, fishing, gardening, and tinkering with carpentry projects. Jos loved animals and loved to tease.



Family includes his wife of 63 years, Madeleine (Lavertue) Nadeau of Berlin, NH; children Colette Frenette and husband Raymond of Silver Lake, NH, Denis Nadeau and wife Carolyn of Berlin, NH, Luc Nadeau and wife Brenda of Berlin, NH, and Carole Chabot and husband Philip of Berlin, NH; grandchildren Danielle Goulette, Lindsay Frenette, Justin Frenette, William Chabot, and Felicia Nadeau; step-grandchildren Timothy, Michelle, Mallory, and Lydia; 3 biological great grandchildren and 6 step-great grandchildren; siblings Alfred “Tom” Nadeau and Rene Nadeau, both of Canada; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings: Marian, Ernest, Armand, Delphis, Marie Ange, Roland, and an infant brother.



Adhering to the directives of the State of NH and the CDC currently in effect, services will be held at a future and time to be announced. The Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.