Leo Cazeault

OXFORD - Leo P. Cazeault, 81, of Winter Street, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at Kindred Parkview Hospital in Leicester. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thelma R. (Bacon) Cazeault of Oxford; five children, Leo P. Cazeault Jr. of Thompson, CT, Sharon M. Ito of Woodstock, CT, Bonnie J. Bray of Oxford, Heidi M. Mellen of Thompson, CT, and Wayne A. Cazeault of Oxford; six grandchildren, Brandon, Brianne, Kyle, Kory, Courtney, and Chelsea; and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, David, and Raymond; and three sisters, Florence, Evelyn, and Irene. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Arthur and Georgianna (Donais) Cazeault, and was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School. Mr. Cazeault was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, proudly serving with the Seabees. Mr. Cazeault owned and operated Cazeault's Garage on Main Street in Oxford for nearly 50 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 5663 and the American Legion Post 58, both in Oxford. A military graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at North Cemetery, Main St., Oxford, with the Oxford Memorial Honor Guard participating. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606, or to the Oxford Memorial Honor Guard, c/o Al Vigeant, 33 Chestnut Hill Road, North Oxford, MA 01537. Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, is directing the arrangements.