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Mary Thibodeau Obituary
WINDHAM - Mary Elizabeth (Aceto) Thibodeau went to be with the Lord on Nov. 8, 2016, after a long illness.
She was born in Portland on Feb. 8, 1952, to the late Letitia McLaughlin and Anthony Aceto.
She attended Catholic schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1970. She was employed by several medical offices and loved to cook, dance to oldies music, entertain over the holidays, and do lunch with her friends.
Mary is survived by her long-term partner, Richard Fickett; three brothers, William Aceto, and his wife, Nancy; David Aceto, and his wife, Patricia; and Michael Mayo; two sisters, Susan Webster and Letitia Hodgkins; two sons, James Penney, and his wife, Karlene; and Gary Thibodeau; three grandsons, Ryan, Joshua, and Connor Penney; along with several nieces and nephews.
Mary's family would like to thank Dr. Kurt Ebrahim and Hospice of Southern Maine and their staff for their ongoing care and support.
Memorial visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at
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, with interment at Calvary Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.athutchins.com
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Mary La Rochelle
November 13, 2016
Letitia sorry for your loss. Mary was a strong presence, my thoughts and prayers are with
November 10, 2016
We have lost a wonderful woman,friend,mother and partner. Mary fought her battle with such strength, dignity and never wavering faith.She is finally at rest and watching over us from above. I will always miss you "My Mary" and I love you more!
Kathryn Turner, Saco, Maine
Jim Conley
November 10, 2016
I will miss my Monday visits with my dearest cousin and our family and food discussions
Barbara Sawyer
November 10, 2016
Mary Elizabeth I was so blessed to have had you in my life. We go way back.....so many fun times and wonderful memories. Thank you. Everyone needs a friend like you. It's been a long struggle and I admire your strength, hope, and courage. You are free now and at peace. Wear those angel wings with pride for you earned them. You have left a mark on all who knew and loved you. Bob and I will hold you always in our hearts my dear friend. I love you and will miss you but as always, you have a special place in our heart. Rest in peace. I will miss you.To your wonderful family and Rick, although you knew this day would come, there is no way to prepare your heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara Sawyer
November 10, 2016
Mary Elizabeth I was so blessed to have had you in my life. We go way back.....so many fun times and wonderful memories. Thank you. Everyone needs a friend like you. It's been a long struggle and I admire your strength, hope, and courage. You are free now and at peace. Wear those angel wings with pride for you earned them. You have left a mark on all who knew and loved you. Bob and I will hold you always in our hearts my dear friend. I love you and will miss you but as always, you have a special place in our heart. Rest in peace. I will miss you.To your wonderful family and Rick, although you knew this day would come, there is no way to prepare your heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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