FARMINGTON – Kathleen Mae Nadeau, 87, of New Sharon, died Sunday evening at Orchard Park Rehabilitation Center in Farmington.

She was born Oct. 4, 1921 the daughter of Linwood M. and Winnie (Dore) Currier of St. Albans, ME. She graduated from New Sharon High School in 1939. In Sept of 1941, she married Raymond Nadeau. He died in 1948. She worked at several different businesses over the years; Chassie’s Department Store, New Sharon Tennis Racquet, and GH Bass Shoe Co.

Mrs. Nadeau was a 7th Degree member and a 50-year member of the New Sharon Grange #238 and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, painting, and taking care of her home. She received great enjoyment spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, David Nadeau and his companion Honey of Pahrump, NV and Darryl Nadeau and his wife Rita of Rome; daughter, Lois Whittemore and her husband Harry of North Grafton, MA; brothers, Delmar Currier and Linwood Currier and his wife Alberta, all of New Sharon; sisters, Mona Nadeau of Farmington, Vivian Tracy of Auburn, and June Currier of RI; sister-in-law Ellen Currier of Gardiner; several grandchildren and great grandchildren whom were all very special to her; special friends Lillian Campbell, Roberta Richards, and Marilyn Hopkins; she was predeceased by a brother, Adrian Currier.

Kathleen’s request was that “May I Go” by Susan Jackson be included in her obituary:

May I go know? Do you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to the pain-filled days and endlessly lonely nights?

I’ve lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can’t I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn’t want to go at first. I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light.

I want to go I really do. It’s difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you’re sad and afraid, because I see your tears.

I’ll not be far I promise that and I hope you’ll always know that my spirit will be with you wherever you may go. Thank you for loving me. You know I love you too.

That’s why it’s hard to say goodbye and end this life with you. So hold me now just one more time and let me hear you say because you care so much for me you’ll let me go today.

In accordance with Kathleen’s wishes there will not be any services. Following cremation, interment will be at the North Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donation be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Cremation services are being cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington and Gracelawn Memorial Park of Auburn.