Colette T. Moreau, 78, of Nashua, passed away at her home, Thursday, February 16, 2017 after a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Romeo O. and Jeanne M. (Lavoie) Moreau, she was born in Nashua on July 9, 1938. Colette made her home in the French Hill neighborhood, where she attended the former St. Francis Xavier Parochial School and graduated from the former St. Louis High School.
Colette had been employed with the former Nashua Federal Savings & Loans; then was a secretary at St. Francis Xavier Church and St. Louis Cemetery. She later worked at J.C. Penny’s and more recently worked in the Ladies Department of Macy’s at the Pheasant Lane Mall.
She was an active communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church and the former St. Francis Xavier Church.
Members of her family include her brother, Brother Roger A. Moreau, M.S. of Attleboro, MA; a sister-in-law, Beverly Moreau; three nieces, Diane Ballard, Debra Wardlow and Doris Lagasse; and many cousins. Colette was predeceased by her brother, Armand R. Moreau who passed away in April of 1995.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the Oncology Department at St. Joseph Hospital for all their care and kindness given to Colette.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday February 21st from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Joseph Hospital, Oncology, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
