Reo N. Hamel Obituary (1943 - 2013)

Acton Reo N. Hamel, 69, a longtime resident of Acton, died Friday, September 20, 2013 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of Joy (Cejka) Hamel, to whom he was married for 43 years. He was born in Lowell on December 11, 1943, and was a son of the late Wilfrid E. and Stella (Vadeboncoeur) Hamel. He was a graduate of Lowell High School and earned a bachelors degree from Merrimack College in North Andover. Reos greatest joy in life came from spending time in the company of his loving family. He spent his career in the human resource field, training and guiding people on finding the right career for themselves. His love of people was evident to everyone he encountered. Reo was a longtime active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Acton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Tom Hamel and his wife Jane of Medford; his daughter, Beth Smith and her husband Greg of Westford; six grandchildren, Jaeda, Lucas, and Sydney Hamel, and Jackson, Adrienne, and Joseph Smith; a brother, Victor Hamel and his wife Cheryl of Lowell; a sister, Vicki Provencher and her husband Claude of Nashua, NH; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 10 oclock at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 164 Newtown Rd., Acton, MA 01720. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Reos name to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Service Information September 26, 2013 10:00am, Church of the Good Shepherd 164 Newtown Rd Acton, MA 01720