Obituary for Robert J. Garceau
Robert J. Garceau, 80, of Willimantic, died January 2, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born December 31, 1934 in Willimantic, CT the son of Ovila and Rhea (LaJeunesse) Garceau. He served as a member of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eight. After his discharge, he was employed as a carpenter in Central CT Local Union 24. He is survived by his daughters: Lori Garceau of Wilmington, DE and Tina Garceau of Philadelphia, PA; son-in-law Joseph Williams; grandson Lloyd R. Williams; two sisters: Agnes McTott of Sarasota, FL and Sister Bernadette Garceau of Baltic, CT. He also leaves his companion Natalie Hills and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Lois (Bradley) Garceau; brothers: Roland, Edmond, Arthur, Louis and Walter and sisters: Viola Garceau, Lorraine Bourey, Lucille Depathy and Ann Marie Galipo. His family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday, 1/6/15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 1/7/15, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Jackson St. Willimantic followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Club Rd. Windham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Church Repair Fund, 80 Maple Ave. Willimantic, CT 06226.
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