1932
Robert
2015
Robert Carreau
September 18, 1932 — February 9, 2015
Bob Carreau, of Mt. Pleasant St. in St. Johnsbury, died Monday, February 9, 2015, at the age of 82. He had resided at The Pines in Lyndonville since April of last year.
Bob was born in St. Johnsbury on September 18, 1932, the son of Alcide and Marie Rose (Marois) Carreau. He married Simone Nicole on May 12, 1962.
In 1950 he graduated from St. J. Trade School, joined the Air Force shortly thereafter and served for four years. He worked as an automobile salesman a combined 37 years at Raymond B. Hoar Volkswagen, Wayne Ford, and Maple Center Motors.
Bob coached Little League baseball for 15 years. After retiring Bob worked part-time at The Elks Club for 16 years. He enjoyed playing cribbage with friends at The Elks and looked forward to the yearly statewide tournaments. He played in Recreation Dept. division I volleyball and played on a softball team with friends for several years. His most enjoyable times were spent at his hunting camp on Paul Stream with his son Gary and many close friends who would gather for Deer Season.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Simone; daughter Michelle Descoteaux of Gilmanton, NH and her husband, Keith; son Gary Carreau of Plaistow, NH; two grandchildren Nicole and Dakota; one great grandchild Nevaeh; one sister Lorette Desrochers; Simone's brother Jules Nicole and his wife Helene, Simone's sister Theresa Rivard and her husband Norman; brother-in-law James Twiss, many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Paul Carreau, two sisters Claire Twiss and Anita Warburton, and his former son-in-law James Parker.
Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Friday, Feb. 13 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. At 7:45 p.m. the Elks will assemble for their memorial tribute.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church this Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m.
Burial with military honors will be held in May at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions could be directed to either Good Shepard Catholic School (121 Maple St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. 05819), or to the Silver Towers Charities, Inc. (Vermont Elks Charities, Brian Gaura - Secretary, 241 Lincoln Ave., Rutland, Vt. 05702).
Bob was born in St. Johnsbury on September 18, 1932, the son of Alcide and Marie Rose (Marois) Carreau. He married Simone Nicole on May 12, 1962.
In 1950 he graduated from St. J. Trade School, joined the Air Force shortly thereafter and served for four years. He worked as an automobile salesman a combined 37 years at Raymond B. Hoar Volkswagen, Wayne Ford, and Maple Center Motors.
Bob coached Little League baseball for 15 years. After retiring Bob worked part-time at The Elks Club for 16 years. He enjoyed playing cribbage with friends at The Elks and looked forward to the yearly statewide tournaments. He played in Recreation Dept. division I volleyball and played on a softball team with friends for several years. His most enjoyable times were spent at his hunting camp on Paul Stream with his son Gary and many close friends who would gather for Deer Season.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Simone; daughter Michelle Descoteaux of Gilmanton, NH and her husband, Keith; son Gary Carreau of Plaistow, NH; two grandchildren Nicole and Dakota; one great grandchild Nevaeh; one sister Lorette Desrochers; Simone's brother Jules Nicole and his wife Helene, Simone's sister Theresa Rivard and her husband Norman; brother-in-law James Twiss, many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Paul Carreau, two sisters Claire Twiss and Anita Warburton, and his former son-in-law James Parker.
Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Friday, Feb. 13 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. At 7:45 p.m. the Elks will assemble for their memorial tribute.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church this Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m.
Burial with military honors will be held in May at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions could be directed to either Good Shepard Catholic School (121 Maple St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. 05819), or to the Silver Towers Charities, Inc. (Vermont Elks Charities, Brian Gaura - Secretary, 241 Lincoln Ave., Rutland, Vt. 05702).
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