SHREWSBURY____Albert J. Rousseau, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday May 22, 2007 in Millbury Health Care Center where he was a hospice resident since August 2006.
Albert is survived by his children: his son Steven J Rousseau and his wife Elaine J Rousseau of Worcester and his daughter Pauline L Coderre and her husband Donald H Coderre of Edgewater, Florida, his seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. His wife, Loretta P (Boisjolie) Rousseau died in 1980. He was also preceded in death by his sons Alan Rousseau (1991) and Paul Rousseau (1992) and his family of brothers John “Jack” Rousseau and Russell J Rousseau and sisters Antoinette M Korsak, Yvonne Brote, Rose M DeTerlizzi and Alma M Capone. He was born in Worcester, a son of Alfred and Ernestine (Desrochers) Rousseau. He was educated in Worcester until he was called to serve in the U.S. Army.
Albert was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received numerous decorations and citations including the Purple Heart Award and the Bronze Star. He was most proud of his medals of honor. Albert was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Albert worked as a baker and for the Blood Donor program of the American Red Cross. He was a member of St. Anne Church in Shrewsbury since 1972 and was previously a member of St. Joseph Church in Worcester. Albert enjoyed his home on Lake Quinsigamond, cruising in his boat and visiting his many family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday May 24, 2007 in DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, Worcester. His funeral will be held on Friday May 25, 2007 from the funeral home with a Mass at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 35 Hamilton Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Vets Center, 691 Grafton Street, Worcester, Ma., 01604.