WINCHENDON – Virginia T. (Mann) LaDeau, 91, of Palm Bay, Florida and a former long time resident of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday evening, July 5th in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.
She was born in Winchendon on May 1, 1923, daughter of the late Chester A. and Ollie (Stone) Mann and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life. In 1941, Virginia graduated from Murdock High School.
Virginia was a cafeteria worker for 19 years in Winchendon public schools and at Murdock High School. She later worked until the age of 80 as a cafeteria worker at Broadview Assisted Living. She was a member of the United Parish and a former Cub Scout den mother. Her hobbies included sewing, playing the piano and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Her husband of 49 years, Harold L. LaDeau, died in 1992. She leaves five children, Phyllis T. King of Orange Park, FL, Stephen H. LaDeau and his wife Kelley of Stafford, VA, Ronald K. LaDeau and his wife Elaine of Gardner, David A. LaDeau and his companion Pauline Coderre of Winchendon and Karen A. Sawyer and her companion Gilbert Cheries of Winchendon; a brother, Philip C. Mann of Glenn Falls, NY; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9th at 10 A.M. in The First Congregational Church at Old Centre.
Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Tuesday, July 8th from 5 to 7 P.M.
Burial will be Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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