William (Bill) A. Nadeau (75) of Southwick, passed away on May 28,2021.
Bill was raised by an angel, his mother, Eva LaFleur. Bill grew up in Springfield and traveled with his mom while she performed in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. He attended Springfield Technical Community College earning multiple degrees. Through his years he was employed at Millrite Machine, Yankee Hill Machine, ABB Combustion Engineering ending his career with 22 years at Jacob Vehicle Systems. Bill's lifelong love of nature and sportsmanship went hand in hand with the support and dedication he shared with his children. Bill was always present supporting their various activities from 4H, Pony Club, Cub Scouts, Little League, BMX, various sports, and education, always making sure they had what was needed to help them achieve their goals. Bill enjoyed many hobbies in his lifetime: fly tying, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, traveling, photography, and most of all watching Hallmark movies.
Bill will be missed by his loving family and friends: Deana and Gerry MacFadzen, Dakota Brouillet and Lexi Kulik, Stacy and John Colwick, Danyle Kemp, Longtime friend Moe Kemp, his many grandchildren Julia, Maxwell, Benjamin, Kara, Shayna, Dustin, Tanner and Adam, also his kind supportive friends that he visited weekly to share a story and a beer.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 18th, 2021 6:00PM-10:00PM, Southwick Inn, Southwick, MA there will be a Tribute Toast at 8PM. For online condolences please visit Bill’s memorial page at
www.nefcc.net
, New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.