William J. Rabideau,

William J. Rabideau, Jr., 82, of Chaffee Rd., Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010 after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, son of the late William J., Sr. and Louise (McQuaid) Rabideau. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during World War II on the U.S.S. Little Rock. He worked as a foreman at the former Stafford Printers for 37 years until it closed. Bill went on to retire from the Stafford School System as maintenance supervisor. During that time he maintained all the Stafford Schools and obtained many State and Federal grants for the school system. He was also a constable for the Town of Stafford. Bill was a member of the Strazza, Tonoli-Emhoff Post No. 26 American Legion, and the Stafford Senior Center. Bill greatly enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, and was a true marksman. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mona (Moulton) Rabideau of Stafford Springs, CT; five children, Randolph Rabideau of Warren, MA, Linda Warchol and her husband Darryl of Killingworth, CT, Mark Rabideau and his wife Jennifer of Stockton, NJ, William J. Rabideau III and his wife Debra of Stafford Springs, CT, and Anne Pradke and her husband Robert of Willington, CT; nine grandchildren, Bryan, Raelyn, Theresa, Ethan, Sarah, Melanie, Jessica, Robert, and William J. IV; 10 great grandchildren; a great, great grandson; brother, Robert Rabideau and his wife Toni of Stafford Springs, CT; sister, Betty Palin and her husband Wilfred of Stafford Springs, CT; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Goldie Dehulla and her husband Donald of Florida, Rufus Moulton of Stafford Springs, CT, Elaine McQuaid and her husband Richard of Stafford Springs, CT, and Ronald Moulton and his wife Ingela of Willington, CT; his close friends, Ray Bachiochi, Maurice and Betty Fitzgerald, and Frank and Doris Forgette; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 11 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will be held privately at the family’s convenience. Calling hours are on Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank their friend and doctor, Dr. Carlson, hospice, and the staff at Evergreen Health Care Center for the care they provided Bill during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Home and Community Health Services, Hospice Program, P.O. Box 1199, Enfield, CT 06083. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com

William J. Rabideau,

February 19, 1927 - February 4, 2010