Michaud, Fredrick “Fred” J., 59, of Caribou, in Presque Isle, on April 13, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Caribou-Frederick “Fred” J. Michaud, 59, went home to be with the Lord April 13, 2012, at Presque Isle with his family by his side after a very lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Caribou March 19, 1953, the son of the late Albert Michaud and Bertha (Bellefleur) Michaud.
Fred worked for the Limestone School Department from 1977 to 1995 and then the Caribou School Department from 1995 until his retirement in 2008. Fred was known to many as a co-worker, a boss, a competitor on the racetrack and definitely a true friend. He shared his passion for racecars and motorcycles with his son Jesse. Fred was an avid golfer, a member of the Limestone Country Club, and enjoyed the many hours spent on the greens with dear friends and family. His other favorite pastime was watching the Boston Red Sox, Nascar as well as the Bruins.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Norma (Doody) Michaud, his son Jesse Michaud and his fiancée Stacy Robey of Limestone and a stepdaughter Bobbi Jo Hanley, whom he thought of as his own daughter, and her husband Greg Hanley along with their children Grace and Garin Hanley of Caribou, two sisters, Rose Michaud of Presque Isle and Anne Stinchfield and her husband John of Phillips, Maine, a sister-in-law Gloria Duncan and her husband Jason of Caribou, father-in-law George Doody of Caribou and many special nieces and nephews.
Fred was predeceased by his mother and father, brother Patrick Michaud, a sister Theresa Willockx and his mother-in-law Helen Doody. Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou, 6-8 pm Monday. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Tuesday April 17, 2012, from the Caribou Assembly of God Church with the Reverend Mark Carter officiating. Friends who wish to contribute in Fred’s memory may do so through Hospice of Aroostook, 14 Access High-way, Caribou, Maine 04736. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
