1917
Alexander
2011
Alexander Francis Croteau
January 23, 1917 — March 27, 2011
Alexander F. Croteau, 94, a longtime Upton resident, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Webster Manor Healthcare Center. His loving wife of 60 years, Irene (Robida) Croteau, died in 1999.
Mr. Croteau was born in Marlboro, NH, a son of the late Henry and Pamelia (Girouard) Croteau. He lived most of his life in Upton, where he was well known in the area for his beautiful gladiolus and perennial gardens. He was an active member of the NORCO Gladiolus Society who propagated the first miniature green gladiolus in the area, which he named "Irene's Green." He retired in 1979 from the Draper Division of Rockwell International in Hopedale and then spent more time in his beloved gardens.
Alex was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving stateside. He was an avid bowler and stamp collector, and a communicant of Holy Angels Parish.
He leaves one son, Leo Croteau of Douglas; two daughters, Anne LaVergne of Waldoboro, ME and Louise Williams of Dudley; a sister, Dorothy Francks of South Grafton; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert, Louis, and Melvina Croteau, and Mabel Brodeur.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 29, or to the Upton Police Association, Box 182, both Upton, MA 01568.
Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
A period of viewing in the funeral home will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the mass on Wednesday.
Mr. Croteau was born in Marlboro, NH, a son of the late Henry and Pamelia (Girouard) Croteau. He lived most of his life in Upton, where he was well known in the area for his beautiful gladiolus and perennial gardens. He was an active member of the NORCO Gladiolus Society who propagated the first miniature green gladiolus in the area, which he named "Irene's Green." He retired in 1979 from the Draper Division of Rockwell International in Hopedale and then spent more time in his beloved gardens.
Alex was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving stateside. He was an avid bowler and stamp collector, and a communicant of Holy Angels Parish.
He leaves one son, Leo Croteau of Douglas; two daughters, Anne LaVergne of Waldoboro, ME and Louise Williams of Dudley; a sister, Dorothy Francks of South Grafton; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert, Louis, and Melvina Croteau, and Mabel Brodeur.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Upton Ambulance Fund, Box 29, or to the Upton Police Association, Box 182, both Upton, MA 01568.
Service Details
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2011, from the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main St., Upton, with a funeral mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church, Milford St., Upton.Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
A period of viewing in the funeral home will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the mass on Wednesday.
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