Search by Name

Search by Name

J. Maurice Bibeau

1932 - 2018

J. Maurice Bibeau obituary, 1932-2018, Hyde Park, NY

FUNERAL HOME

Sweet's Funeral Home

4365 Albany Post Road (Rt. 9)

Hyde Park, New York

J. Bibeau Obituary

J. Maurice Bibeau

Hyde Park - J. Maurice Bibeau, 86, died October 28, 2018 after a brief illness. He was a resident of Hyde Park for forty years.

He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1932. His parents were Wilfrid A. Bibeau and Marie Aurore Deshaies.

Mr. Bibeau is survived by his brother, Roland Bibeau, and his wife, Joan, of Andover, Massachusetts. Roland's first wife, Helena, died in 1976. Maurice is also survived by Roland's children, Joanne Bibeau, Janet Bibeau, Paul Bibeau and his wife, Linda, Donna Gorzela and her husband, Richard, and Stephen Bibeau.

His sister Pauline died in 1954.

Maurice married Donna Ryan in 1988. She died in 1999. He is survived by Donna's sister-in-law, Judy Murphy, and her children, Sheila Pogarian and her husband, Keith, Jay Ryan and his wife, Sanae, Beth DiTondo and her husband, Mark, and Kathryn Pagano and her husband, Steve. Maurice is also survived by several great nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He will also be missed by many friends, former students and colleagues at Marist College.

Maurice graduated from Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, and St. John's University, New York. He also spent summers studying in Spain, Mexico and Ecuador. Maurice was one of the founding professors of Marist College. He was an assistant Professor of Spanish at Marist College for 33 years and an adjunct professor for 13 years.

There are no calling hours. There will be a Memorial Mass and Service at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel at Marist College on Friday, November 16 at 1 p.m. and a funeral Mass in Andover, Massachusetts in December 2018.

Messages of condolences may be given to Maurice's family care of Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marist College for the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel Fund in memory of Professor Maurice Bibeau and mailed to Marist College, Office of College Advancement, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11, 2018.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Bibeau

Sponsored by Sweet's Funeral Home.

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

You were a wonderful Spanish professor and your passing will be missed by many of us who were blessed to have known you. Que su alma descanse en paz y que Dios todo poderoso le reciba en la vida eterna con toda su gloria.
Patricia Villella '80

Patricia Villella

November 18, 2018

I am extending my sincere respect to the family and friends of Maurice for your loss. May you find comfort in the good memories.

November 10, 2018

Gracias por todo, Mauricio. Que descanses en paz. Fran Slizewski O'Sullivan

November 6, 2018

A Great Blessing knowing you through many MaristYears Will Miss seeing you Rest in Peace

Tommy O

November 5, 2018

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in J. Bibeau's name

Memorial Events
for J. Bibeau

Nov

16

Memorial Mass

1:00 p.m.

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel at Marist College

NY

Funeral services provided by:

Sweet's Funeral Home

4365 Albany Post Road (Rt. 9), Hyde Park, NY 12538

How to support J.'s loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor J. Bibeau's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more