Paul F. Bodeau, 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was the husband of Jill Bodeau for 54 years.
Born in Acushnet, son of the late Francis and Beatrice (Bachand) Bodeau, he lived in Rochester most of his life.
Paul enjoyed fishing from his boat and his kayak and spending his winters in Fort Myers Beach. He loved drawing and spending time with his grandkids.
Paul worked as a welding foreman for many years at D.N. Kelly and Sons and Fairhaven Shipyard. He served proudly in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife; his children, Scott Francis Bodeau and his wife Deanna of Rochester, and Todd Bodeau and his wife Meghann of Acushnet; his brother, Richard Bodeau; and his grandchildren, Isabel, Scott II, Allison, and Thomas Bodeau.
He is predeceased by his brother Raymond Bodeau.
Paul's Funeral will be held on Friday, September 15th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church, 282 Vaughan Hill Rd, Rochester at 10 AM and burial in Center Cemetery, 30 Dexter Ln, Rochester. His visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 PM.