Dennis A. Croteau, 50, of 15435 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Gardner, died Saturday, January 15th in Arizona, following an illness.
Born in Gardner on October 7, 1960, he was the son of Harold F. and Lillian (Anderson) Croteau.
Dennis was a handyman at his apartment complex in Arizona.
He attended Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg and studied culinary arts.
While living in Gardner he was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
Dennis was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard and was discharged in 1982.
He was an outdoors man who enjoyed camping, fishing and was a fan of muscle cars.
He leaves 2 brothers, David Croteau and his wife Barbara of Winter Haven, FL, James Croteau and his companion Diane of Gardner; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Lawrence and Stephen Croteau and a sister, Linda Smith.
A graveside service in New Cemetery, South Ashburnham will be held in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
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