Maureen A. Bileau, 68
Dateline: Norton, MA
Maureen A. (McGrath) Bileau, 68, a lifelong resident of Norton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of Normand G. Bileau.
Born in Attleboro, MA on January 30, 1944, she was a loving daughter of the late Francis J. “Frank” and Mabel T. (Duffy) McGrath.
Maureen grew up and was educated in Norton, and was a 1962 graduate of Norton High School. Prior to retiring, she had worked at the Sinclair Manufacturing Co. in Norton. She retired as a press department supervisor following 28 years of faithful service.
A lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton, she was wed to her beloved husband Normand at St. Mary’s Church on June 1, 1963.
Maureen enjoyed gardening, bird feeding and caring for animals. Her favorite times spent were those in the presence of her loving family, especially with her grandchildren.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling, She vacationed many times in Bermuda and enjoyed local trips to Plymouth and the beautiful beaches of Manomet.
Maureen will always be remembered for her exceptional cooking skills and the joy she received during the Christmas season, making wreaths for both family and friends.
In addition to her beloved husband of 49 years, she is survived by her devoted children, David G. Bileau of Maine, Lori A. Blanchard and her husband Barry of Attleboro, Rebecca A. Pike and her husband Jon of Attleboro and Holly A. Mendonca and her husband Dan of Dighton. She was the dear sister of Linda M. Capachin and her husband James of Pascoag, RI and the late Ronald M. McGrath. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Adam and Ashley Blanchard, Stephen and Victoria Pike and Tyler Mendonca, her great grandson Kyle Ducharme, her sister- in- law Cheryl McGrath of Mansfield and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately. Visiting hours have been omitted. Those wishing, may remember Maureen with a donation made in her memory to the Norton Animal Shelter, 84 Hill St., Norton, MA 02766.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton..
For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com