Kathleen M. Nadeau

Van Buren and Caribou--- Kathleen M. Nadeau, 91, peacefully passed away and into the loving arms of her late husband July 1, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was born in New Canada, a daughter of the late Ligorie and Lillian (Boutot) Martin and was a graduate of Fort Kent High School.

Kathleen married the love of her life, Clarence Nadeau, in 1954, and started building her family. They relocated to Van Buren, where she worked a few years as a teaching assistant in Van Buren schools. She was a devoted wife and mother and cherished raising her family and was ecstatic as it grew to include grandchildren and great grandchildren. She adored spending time with her husband and found herself chasing him through the waters around Long Lake fishing. She was an avid supporter of her children’s music, Nadeau Family Band, and attended many weddings and events across Maine.

She is survived by four children, Clarence “Butch” Nadeau, Jr. and his wife Joann of Caribou, Wayne Nadeau and his wife Lynne of Drummond, NB, Debbie Nadeau and her companion Kostas Karras of Fryeburg, and Glenn Nadeau and his wife Tammy of Caribou; four siblings, John Martin of Eagle Lake, Fred Martin and his wife Jackie of Connecticut, Freda Pelletier of Fort Kent, and Reynold Martin and his wife Nancy of Florida; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, Jason, Jamie, Taylor, and Evan; seven great grandchildren, Joshua, Bennett, Ayla, Dane, Sophia, Ava, and Sawyer; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Kathleen was predeceased by her husband of almost 55 years, Clarence Nadeau Sr., and siblings, Tommy Martin, James Martin, Ann Plourde, Donald Martin, Pete Martin, Joe Martin, Therese Pelletier, Raymond Martin, Linda Blanchette, Esther Clavette, Edwina Plourde.

Kathleen’s family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the nurses, physicians and staff of Cary Medical Center for their compassionate care during her visits, and to the Caribou Nursing Home, whose nurses and staff became like a second family to Kathleen and her family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, Van Buren. Relatives and friends may greet the family Thursday morning 8:30 – 9:30 AM at Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Parish cemetery.