DUDLEY- Robert E. Lemieux, Sr., 76, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at UMass/Memorial Healthcare University Campus.
He leaves his wife of over 56 years, Louise L. (Kasierski) Lemieux; three children, Lisa Antanavica and her husband Brian, Melodie Pariseau and her husband Dean, and Robert E. Lemieux, Jr.; and 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Anthony; 3 brothers, John, Arthur and David; 4 sisters, Teddy, Helen, Jackie and Rose; and many nephews and nieces.
He was born in Dudley, the son of Philias and Suzanne (St.Cyr) Lemieux and lived in Webster and in the Jericho section of Dudley while growing up.
He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Lemieux worked for the Dudley Highway Department for many years before retiring in 1998. He loved snow plowing and the camaraderie he shared with his buddies on the department.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Webster. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Yankees. He will be sadly missed by his family.
The funeral will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 13, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., Webster (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors at the cemetery. There are no calling hours. Donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster.