Madawaska---Philip C. Nadeau, 55, passed away on September 9, 2012 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Fort Kent on November 28, 1956, son of Eudore and Therese (Gagnon) Nadeau. "Mr. Potato Man" lived his life by providing for his family through farming potatoes and vegetables. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his beloved family. He is survived by his wife of twenty nine years, Rolande (Long) Nadeau of Madawaska; two daughters, Leslie-Ann Nadeau and her fiancé Matthew Labonte of Fort Kent, Vicky Nadeau of Waterville; mother, Therese Gagnon of Frenchville; two brothers, Bernard Nadeau and his wife Linda of Frenchville, Andre Nadeau of Portland; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Eudore Nadeau in April of 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Family and friends may call at Lajoie Funeral Home from 6-8pm on Thursday and from 9am until time of service. Contributions in Phil's memory may be made to the Edgar J. Paradis Fund, 194 East Main St., Fort Kent, ME 04743 or to the American Diabetes Fund, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.