Orono and Milford, Maine - Lawrence "Johnny" H. Nadeau Sr., 95, died peacefully at home with family by his side on May 26, 2026. He was born December 30, 1930, in Orono, a son of Ernest and Lillian (St. Peter) Nadeau.

Johnny was a proud Korean War veteran having served with the United States Air Force, including 19 months in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He was a hard worker, spending his working career in the construction field as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He worked for various companies, including Cianbro and retired from Lane Construction. He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed playing bingo, woodworking, gardening, watching the birds, and was an avid deer hunter. His precious kitty, Tianna, gave him companionship until the end.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Helen Nadeau; and son, Lawrence Nadeau Jr. He is survived by five children: sons, Norris Nadeau and his fiancée, April Robie, of Milford and Troy Nadeau and his wife, Jodie, of Old Town, and daughters, Tamera Dunaway of Bangor, Kelley Frey and her husband, Rodney, of Orono, and Ericka Nadeau of Orono; nine grandchildren, Nicole, Andrew, Danielle, Devin, Zachary, Ashley, Kristin, Jennifer, and Travis; and 11 great-grandchildren, Riley, Braedon, Madi, Grace, Mason, Caleb, Cameron, Elliana, Audrey, Axton, and Tucker.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kim Khoury Kelley, who has been his personal care attendant the last two years, family friend Michelle, Linda from VA Home Health, and Beacon Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care provided to Johnny.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Holy Family Church, 429 Main St., Old Town. Burial with military honors will be conducted at Riverside Cemetery, Orono.