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MARTINEAU, JOSEPH EDWARD, 80
MARTINEAU, JOSEPH EDWARD, 80, of Hardwick, died at his residence December 23, with his family at his bedside. He was born July 23, 1931, in Waterford, the son of the late Joseph S. and Pauline (Spaulding) Martineau. He entered the U.S. Army Feb. 3, 1953. He was honorably discharged on July 29, 1955. On Aug. 18, 1956, he married Frances Ella Mooney in Hudson, N.H. He was employed by Pizzagalli Construction Co. and S.G. Philips Company both of Burlington. He later worked as custodian at Hardwick Elementary School. He retired and worked part time for Halls Grocery Store in Hardwick. He was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick. He enjoyed plants and gardening. Survivors include five daughters: Jean Bellavance, Jodi Quinn, Johna Shepard, Joyce LeBlanc and Janice Tatro, all of Hardwick; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five siblings: Harvey Martineau and Mary Jewett both of New Hampshire, Clyde Rivers, Ted Rivers and Nancy White all of Vermont; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances and four siblings Lorenda Cadieux, Theresa Martineau, Gerard Martineau and Bill Rivers.
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