Avis de décès de Guy B. Careau

Guy B. Careau NORTH BROOKFIELD - Guy B. Careau, 89, formerly of North Brookfield died in peace and comfort on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home.Born in Gardner, MA, the son of Wilfred and Doris (Whalen)Careau, he was a resident of North Brookfield for 55 years until he moved to Holyoke in 2002. Guy graduated from Gardner High School and entered the Navy during WW2 and served on two destroyers, the USS Earle and the USS Paul Hamiltonin both the Asiatic and European theatres. During the war, he married Rita Grise and soon after the war ended, they started their family. He worked at Warren Pumps, Inc. as a pattern maker for 35 years and also owned and operated, Careau's Mower Service with his wife and sons which he continued to operate until his retirement. Among his many interests, Guy especially loved music and playing the mandolin. Guy was pre-deceased by his wife, Rita, in 2004 and also a son, Robin, who died shortly after birth. He leaves seven children, Paul of North Smithfield, RI, Steven of Hudson, NY, Ann of Northampton, MA, Michael of Utica, NY, Christine of Springfield, MA, James of North Windham, CT and Lisa of Northampton, MA. He also leaves 10 beloved grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, his brother George Babineau of Gardner and his sister, Alice Murray, also from Gardner, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Guy's family wishes to thank the staff of the Holyoke Soldier's Home and the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson for the wonderful care he received. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2011, from 9:45-10:45AM in Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield.The funeral Mass will follow at 11:00AM in St. Joseph's Church 296 Main St. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Employee Fund at the Holyoke Soldier's Home, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 or the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr. Northampton, MA 01060. Pillsburyfuneralhome.com