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ARMAND THIBOUTOT Obituary

THIBOUTOT, Armand "Tip" Jr. Of Boston, MA, passed away on October 16, 2022, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Roxbury. A legendary pioneer in the world of wheelchair basketball, Tip contributed to the development of the sport on a National and International level serving as Vice-President of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association and the International Wheelchair Basketball Association. Tip coached the USA men's team at the 1984 Stoke Mandeville Paralympic Games. Tip dedicated the majority of his professional career to promoting equal rights and access for persons with disabilities while working at Center for Independent Living, Boston Medical Center, Jamaica Plain and The Access Group. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Patricia; daughter Anna T. Welch and husband, Matthew Welch; daughter, Michele T. Morgan and husband, Guy Morgan; and three grandchildren, Sebastian, Gabriella, and Sienna Morgan. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Tip will be remembered for his fierce intellect, assured leadership, and unrelenting strength and determination. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, November 1st, at 2pm, at J.S. Waterman-Langone Chapel, 580 Commercial Street, BOSTON, MA. Complimentary valet parking attendants at front door. For online condolences and/or directions and to view Tip's full obituary, please go to www.watermanboston.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Wheelchair Basketball Association https://www.nwba.org/donate 617-536-4110

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 2022.

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Dortha Thompson

November 1, 2022

I remember meeting "TIP" several years ago. He made a big impression on me. I know he is with His Lord and is able to walk and even run. My love to you Patricia.

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