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Edward Thibeault Obituary
of Dracut, decorated WWll Vet; 87
DRACUT -- Edward J. "Buddy" Thibeault, Jr., the beloved husband of Marion T. (Tardiff) Thibeault, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at his Dracut residence surrounded by his family. He was 87.
Ed was born in Dracut on December 3, 1924, a son of the late Edward J. and Winifred (Dahlgren) Thibeault.
He was a WWII Veteran having served in the Army. Ed participated in battles in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in battle.
He was employed as a draftsman, retiring from Mark IV Industries. Ed was a communicant of Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish.
"Gubby" as he was affectionately known by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was at his happiest when they were together.
He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. He beat the odds and did it his way.
Surviving him besides his wife are a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Raymond Desmarais of Dracut; a son, Ed Thibeault of Tucson, AZ; three grandchildren, Jennifer Robles and her husband, Mike, Jaime Sras and her husband, Teddy, Jessica Desmarais and Chris Udeh-Ubaka; eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Kyra, Mikey, Kaiden, Kamren, Kyler, Karter, Khalia; a brother, Robert Thibeault of MI; two sisters, Patricia Piche of Lowell, Eleanor Mosley of Ft. Worth, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Paula J. Thibeault. He was also predeceased by several brothers and sisters including the late Sgt. John L. Thibeault, US Army, killed in action in Vietnam.
THIBEAULT -- Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street from 4 until 8 PM on Thursday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish, 1340 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in Ed's Memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. For condolences and directions, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com
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Ed Leven
September 7, 2012
Dear Ed, Marion, Judy and Family,
My thoughts are with you at this time. I will always remember Ed's sense of humor...pure New England at it's best. Sincerely, Ed Leven
September 6, 2012
when jennifer was born ,you became GUBBY ,then jaime ,and jessica.they loved you so much.you were always there for them and us,all the time, anytime. i will never foget that.i want to say thank you GRAMMY + GUBBY for all you have done for our family. and all your gandchildren,i would have to say you were the best GUBBY IN THE WORLD . untill we meet again. love you , RAY
September 6, 2012
Only met you once you left behind a family legacy that some can only dream about...RIP Karen,Christine and Solomon
Will & Cathy Firestone
September 6, 2012
Dear Marion, Judy, Ed & Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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September 6, 2012
I'll miss you so much. Remembering you with all of your lap hugs. love your neice Donna
Bill Thornton
September 6, 2012
RIP my Brother- we shall all meet some day!!
September 5, 2012
RIP uncle buddy pls watch over yr family who loved you sooo much
Lopes Family
September 5, 2012
What a magnificent Husband,Father,Grandfather, and Uncle you were!
ed thibeault
September 5, 2012
Dad you were a strong willed and determined man but you were also the consummate family man, Just ask any child that ever grew up in the neighborhood LOL Thank you for making me the man that I am today. You will be dearly missed. I love you , your son. Ed
kaiden
September 5, 2012
Love you gubby <3 your boys Kaiden, Kamren & Kyler!
Jaime S
September 5, 2012
Gubby, Although you are gone-We will always be together and your spirit will live on forever! When i look in the sky, i will look for the brightest star and will that's you looking down on us! God gained a good guy, Until we meet again you will be missed beyond words! We Love you so much, Love, Jaime, Teddy & Your boys, Kaiden, Kamren & Kyler! XOXO
John Thibeault
September 5, 2012
We were so blessed to have him here for so long. Love to you all
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