Parkman, Maine - Ronald Gordon Nadeau, 80, passed away July 24, 2025, at his home with family by his side. He was born March 4, 1945, in Hartland, the son of Zena and Helen (Albert) Nadeau.

Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many hours doing both. May 24, 1980, he caught a 23 lb. 4 oz. togue from Sebec Lake. It was the state record for that year.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Packard) Nadeau; two sons, Ronald E. Nadeau and his wife, Jacqueline, of Cambridge and John G. Nadeau and his wife, Nancy, of Parkman; he was Papa to several grandchildren, Brittany, Nathan, Luke and his wife, Lexi, Jacob and his friend, Chelsea, and Arianna; great-grandchildren, Qianna, Kandice, Kiah, Kiarah, Kiel, Kolby, Kayne, and Lora; and sister, Barbara Woodard and husband, Martin. He was predeceased by his parents, Zena and Helen Nadeau; two brothers, Gerald and Billy Nadeau; and a granddaughter, Courtney Nadeau.

A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Burial will be at Cambridge Memorial Garden Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at laryfuneralhome.com.