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Ritchie Thibeault Obituary
Lifelong resident of Lowell, 67
LOWELL -- Ritchie L. Thibeault, 67, of Lowell, died Saturday, June 17th at his residence.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, May 12, 1950, a son of the late Claude and the late Marjorie (Thompson) Thibeault, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1968.
Before retiring, Ritchie was employed as a truckdriver with various local paving companies.
Active with the Pawtucketville Congregational Church in Lowell, he was always volunteering his time and services and dedicated himself to helping others.
Among his many interests, Ritchie would often be seen working in his vegetable garden, enjoyed cooking and fishing and loved perusing yard sales.
Mr. Thibeault is survived by two sons Scott G. Thibeault and his wife Debra of Lowell and Shawn C. Thibeault and his wife Samantha Cross of Dunstable; four grandchildren Tiffany J, Takara J, Kyleigh E, and Joshua T. Thibeault; two sisters Robin Havada and her husband Valdie of WA and Jill Lucius of West Boylston, MA; five brothers Jack Thibeault of PA, Larry Thibeault of CA, Wayne Thibeault of Lowell, Mark Thibeault and his wife Cheryl of VT and Glenn Thibeault and his wife Ann Lee of NH; his former wife Linda M. (McQuaid) Janson of Londonderry, NH; and many nieces
and nephews.
He was also father of the late Justin L. Thibeault who died September 25, 2015.
In accordance with his own wishes, there were no calling hours and all Funeral Services were held privately. He was interred next to his son Justin at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME. (978) 458-8768.
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George Hovey
June 18, 2025
Think of you often Ritchie.
Cousin George
Rosemary Deming-Hernandez
June 17, 2025
Ritchie. You will never be forgotten. We miss you so much! Rosemary with Love.
Rosemary
June 17, 2024
Ritchie. You are always remembered. What a wonderful man!
George and Maureen Hovey
June 17, 2021
Missing you as always Ritch. Great memories and we were glad to reconnect with you and talk old times.
Rosemary Deming-Hernandez
June 17, 2021
Ritchie was a loving and kind man. Always worked hard. Never will be forgotten!!
Rosemary Deming-Hernandez
June 17, 2019
Ritchie was a warm and loving man. His passing was a surprise as well as heartbreaking. Rest in Peace always my friend! Rosemary Deming-Hernandez
George Hovey
June 13, 2018
Richie missing you!
Rev. Ruth Richards
July 2, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Ritchie's sudden death last month. I was his pastor at the Pawtucket Congregational Church, UCC in Lowell for a couple of years and always enjoyed my conversations with him. I always learned something! He had a keen and enquiring mind, was a fount of interesting ideas, some practical, some philosophical, was eager to seek after and know God and very kind and generous to others. He also wrote poetry (not many people knew that), under the pseudonym Jonathan Roame, and composed a poem about Palm Sunday that we read in church on Palm Sunday, 2015.
We are enriched by having known him, and poorer at his loss - much too soon.
Please accept my condolences and prayers for comfort and peace to all who miss and mourn him.
Gary Cheney
June 29, 2017
Sorry for your loss Scott and Shaun I use to run into your dad and got to know him he was a really good man he surely will be missed and I hope you guys are doing well
Sandra Court
June 25, 2017
To the Thibeault family, I am so sorry for your loss. Scott, Deb, Shawn, and Samantha..you have had some losses in such a short period of time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ritchie, I'm glad I had the chance to get to know ya. May you rest in peace.
Tina Hildreth
June 25, 2017
My condolences to the Thibeault Family I'm so sorry for your loss Scott and Debra..
Rosemary Deming-Hernandez
June 25, 2017
Ritchie. You were such an awesome man in every way. Wondeuto talk with. Full of laughter and love. Will never forget you. Rest In Peace my dear friend. You will certainly be missed Rosemary
Paul Wilbur
June 25, 2017
Both my wife, Pat, & myself loved Ritch & will never forget him.
Betty Le
June 25, 2017
My family & I would like to send our condolences to you & your family during this time of mourning. May God be with you! R.i.p Ritchie
George Hovey
June 25, 2017
Ritch, you'll be remembered by all the folks you touched along the way. We had lots of memories as young kids growing up. May you RIP.
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