SCARBOROUGH- Richard L. Nadeau was born on August 31, 1940 to Paul and Rose Nadeau. Richard passed away on May 23, 2023 in Scarborough, Maine. Richard was passionate throughout his life about civil rights, behavioral and social psychology, and science. He worked as a vocational counselor, individual counselor for folks with disabilities, and started and ran group homes. Richard loved nature, and later in life sold natural resources from foraging. He often reminisced about the peace he felt in the woods as a boy while his father worked there. Richard was very proud of his Canadian roots and ancestry. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole (Nadeau) Garrity, and Kathleen Nadeau, thier children Jaqueline, Patrick, James, Vie, Gala, and David, his sisters Nicole Nemeth and Louise Yokshus, and his nephew, Alan Nemeth.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com