David H. Gareau, 80, of Olney Keach Road, Chepachet, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 3rd in the Overlook Nursing Center, Pascoag, RI. He was the beloved husband of Michelina “Mickey” Gareau.
Born on November 24, 1942 in Providence, RI, a son of the late Edward and Grace (Pennington) Gareau. He had lived in Glocester for many years. He had been a self-employed carpenter for much of his life. David was an avid woodworker enjoying finished carpentry and cabinet work, he also enjoyed tinkering on his much loved Model A, attending swap meets and chatting about antique cars. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of 50 years he leaves behind his six children, David Gareau Jr. of CT, Kenneth Gareau and late wife Janet of RI, Robert Gareau and his wife Lisa of RI, his twin daughters, Nancy Gareau Van Tassell and husband James of Maine and Donna Gareau Cote and husband Vincent of Maine, Carlo Gareau and his companion Lorraine Jette of RI, and his brother Edward Gareau of RI. He also leaves behind his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.