DUDLEY – Walter J. Rousseau, Sr., 80, passed away December 22, 2021 in Saint Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Joan S. (Ziemba) Rousseau who has lost her best friend and will miss him every day for the rest of her life; 2 sons, John A. Rousseau and his wife Petra of Ocala, FL, and Brian P. Rousseau and his wife Donna of Dudley; 2 daughters, Debra and Lisa Rousseau; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his son Walter J. Rousseau, Jr. in March, 2002, by his brother Germain Rousseau, Jr. of Tavares, FL, and by 2 sisters, Janet Lowe of Largo, FL and Doris Brown, also of Largo, who died 2 days before Walter.
He was born on January 13, 1941 in Fitchburg, a son of Germain Rousseau, Sr. and Edna (Duguay) Rousseau and lived a few years there with his grandmother. His mother married John Kujawski of Webster whom Walter loved very much. He lived in Southbridge and Webster before moving here in 1966.
Mr. Rousseau worked in various jobs at Wyman-Gordon in Grafton for 33 years, retiring as a driver in the forge department on February 1, 1999.
Walter loved cheering for the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots, traveling, attending car shows, shopping and, in younger years, playing the guitar with his brother. He enjoyed music, particularly the Beatles and Elvis Presley. Time spent with family was his favorite pasttime, particularly quiet evenings watching Western movies at home.
The family would like to thank the Dudley EMT’s, Dr. Dimitry Levenson and his staff at Reliant Medical Group in Webster, and the caregivers in the emergency room at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester. Joan would like to extend a special word of thanks to those who kept in contact and supported her during these difficult times. She also appreciates the kindness of the staff at Scanlon Funeral Service.
Memorial calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 21, their 62nd wedding anniversary, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. A prayer service will be held at 2:45 PM that day in the funeral home, with Deacon Peter J. Motyka officiating.