Obituary of Nancy A. Vigneau-McAdoo

Nancy Vigneau-McAdoo, a lifelong resident of Burlington, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday evening, January 19, 2018. She was 63 years old. Nancy was born in Winchester. She was one of 9 children born to the late Albert and Emily Vigneau. Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Burlington High School. After graduation she attended Hairdressing School. She worked for E & J Hair Company in Waltham for over 40 years. Nancy married her husband John in 1985. She gave birth to her son John in 1989. Her life took a tragic turn in 1990 when her husband passed way and left her with a one year old son to raise alone. Nancy would sacrifice everything to provide for her son John. He was her world. She purchased the Vigneau family homestead in Burlington where she would raise her son John. Nancy’s home became the focal point for all the Vigneau family gatherings. She hosted Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Nothing gave her more joy than opening the door of her home to her son John’s friends as well as all her brothers, sisters and their families. Nancy was a talented seamstress. While her son was young she made his Halloween costumes every year. She made her own wedding dress as well as her sisters. Nancy also made bridesmaids dress for her sister’s bridal party as well as prom dresses for nieces and friends. She also enjoyed knitting and made hats for breast cancer survivors. This was a project that was very dear to her heart and she was still working on the hats even during her illness. Nancy had a loving and nurturing nature. She was always caring for those in need. She lovingly cared for her husband John during his illness and because of the loving care she provided him he lived longer than anyone expected him to. She also cared for the elderly and would go the homes of her clients to do their hair when they were no longer able to drive. Nancy had an outgoing and joyful personality. She told you what was on her mind and always gave you her opinion. There was never any doubt on where you stood with her. Nancy will be remembered for her unconditional love and devotion to her son and family. Nancy was the beloved wife of the late John Paul McAdoo. She was the loving and proud mother of John Peter McAdoo of Burlington. Sister of Al “Jeff” Vigneau of Lowell, Lorraine Salvato of Burlington, David Vigneau of Billerica, Thomas Vigneau of Wilmington, Karen Vigneau-Callahan of Dunstable, James Vigneau of Billerica, Christopher Vigneau of Brewster and the late Diane Dudley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt., 128/95 Woburn side) on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. p.m. Burial in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Nancy’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.