Marie L. (Lespasio) Robdau, 80, of New Bedford died Tuesday April 23, 2002 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Robdau, and daughter of the late Raphael and Rose (Musi) Lespasio.
Mrs. Robdau was born and raised in East Boston, and had lived in New York City, Roxbury, South Boston, Somerville, Malden , and Pawcatuck, CT, before moving to New Bedford last year.
She was formerly employed as a licensed practical nurse at Central Hospital in Somerville and at Malden Hospital in Malden, before her retirement.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Dorothy A. Robdau of Roslindale, Veronica M. Robdau of North Dartmouth and Cheryl A. Robdau Desmarais of Mystic, Conn.; 3 sons, Edward H. Robdau of Billerica, Paul J. Robdau of Concord, NH, and Peter K. Robdau of Chelmsford; 2 brothers, Domenic Lespasio of Malden, and John Lespasio of South Weymouth; a sister, Sr. Mary Rosita of Mount Alvernia Convent, Newton; 7 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.She was the sister of the late Thomas Lespasio, Michael Lespasio and Margaret Rudick.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday April 26, 2002 at 12 Noon in St. Mary's Church, Fairhaven. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. Visiting hours will be on Friday morning from 9:30-11:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hallmark Nursing Home, 1123 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740.