Dorothy A. Nadeau, 79, of 6 Autumn Leaf Drive in Nashua died peacefully on July 28, 2002 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Mrs. Nadeau was born on March 4, 1923 in Brattleboro, Vermont, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Emerson) Lovett. She was a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service in North Andover, MA and retired in 1986 after 25 years of service. Mrs. Nadeau wintered in San Antonio, Texas with her husband for many years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and had made very special afghans for her family members over the years. She was a lovable wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family. Family members include; her husband of 57 years, Alfred E. Nadeau; two sons, Robert ''Bob'' Nadeau of Brentwood, NH and Charles ''Charlie'' Nadeau of Lowell, MA; one daughter, Lucinda Hirt of San Antonio, TX; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service at Boscawen State Veteran Cemetery.