Pauline Nault Thibeault

Pauline Nault Thibeault, 60, of Manchester, NH, passed away on July 3, 2025, after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Manchester on July 22, 1964, she was the daughter of Eddy and Therese (Tremblay) Nault. A lifelong resident of the Queen City, Pauline was deeply rooted in the community that she served so faithfully throughout her life.

She graduated from Manchester Memorial High School in 1982 and went on to earn a degree in Biology from Saint Anselm College in 1986. Driven by a passion for learning and a gift for teaching, she later earned her master’s degree in education from University of New England.

For many years, Pauline taught chemistry at Manchester Memorial High School, the very school she once attended. She was not only a gifted educator, but a beloved mentor and cherished colleague. Her classroom was a place of curiosity, encouragement, and warmth, qualities that mirrored her own spirit. As advisor to the Chemistry Club and a former department head, she poured her time, energy, and heart into inspiring the next generation of scientists. Her students and fellow faculty members meant the world to her, and she built many enduring friendships throughout her career. She was also a proud member of the Manchester Education Association.

Outside of her work, Pauline found great joy and companionship in her love for Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. She bred and raised them with care and devotion through her affiliation with the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States (RRCUS). Her love for animals reflected the quiet tenderness and nurturing nature that defined her.

Those who knew Pauline will forever remember her gentle, kind, and selfless heart. She was known for her quiet strength, unwavering generosity, and the countless ways she gave of herself to others, whether through teaching, mentoring, or simply being present. She found peace by the ocean and cherished time spent at the beach with family and friends.

Above all else, Pauline was devoted to her family. She leaves behind her beloved husband of thirty-seven years, Christopher Thibeault; two cherished daughters, Ashley Barry and her husband, Joe, of Deerfield, and Danielle Thibeault of Manchester; her siblings, Maurice “Moe” Nault and his partner, Donna Gamache; Raymond Nault and his wife, Lynn; Estelle Votour; Lucille Marston; Celeste Nault-LaPointe and her husband, Bob; Suzanne St. Jean and her husband, Ken; and Michele Shea and her husband, Dave; as well as many adored nieces and nephews.

Her presence was a gift, her loss is profound, and her memory will live on in all who knew and loved her.

Services: Calling hours are Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.

The funeral will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Anthony Church, 172 Belmont Street, Manchester, NH.

Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Manchester Memorial High School Science Department, 1 Crusader Way, Manchester, NH 03103, where a scholarship will be awarded in Pauline’s name, a lasting tribute to her passion for education and her enduring legacy.

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