Ronald G. Thibodeau

Presque Isle - Ronald G. Thibodeau, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine following a period of declining health. He was born August 18, 1947, in Presque Isle, the son of John C. and Marion E. (Butler) Thibodeau.
The second of four boys, Ron grew up in Presque Isle and graduated from Presque Isle High School in the Class of 1965. Following high school, Ron enrolled at the University of Maine at Fort Kent where he graduated in 1969 with a Bachelors Degree in History. He was a member of Omega Sigma Beta fraternity.
Following graduation from college, Ron embarked upon a career in business, first with McDonald's Corporation where he rose to Operations Manager for the State of Maine and eventually became an owner/operator of two stores, in Madawaska and Van Buren. Following the sale of his stores, he became employed by Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC) where he was employed for almost 30 years as Personnel Manager.
Civically, Ron was a past President of the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club and a past member of the Madawaska Snowmobile Club. He was also a long time member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). His main civic passion was with Free Masonry. Fraternally, Worshipful Brother Thibodeau was a 28-year member and Past Master of Caribou Lodge #170 A.F. & A.M., where he served twice as Worshipful Master and as Treasurer for ten years. He was a current member and Past President of District #1 Masters and Wardens Association. He was a 32nd Degree Member of Scottish Rite Valley of Aroostook, and a Companion of the Royal Arch Masons Garfield Chapter #48.
Ron loved the outdoors and was at peace when hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the solace and comradery of the woods and waters and he had many cherished memories of shouldering his trusty Weatherby Mark V 30-06, his Winchester 12 gauge shotgun and of trolling with his boat on Square Lake with his son, his dad and his brother.
Ron loved his family dearly and is survived by his son Daniel of Presque Isle, daughter Cindi (husband Mike) Hasty of Pemaquid Point, grand-children Paige and Corey Levesque, brothers Robert (wife Robyn) of Reynella, South Australia, Jim (wife Lorraine) of Milford, NH, Mike (wife Cindy) of Presque Isle and several nieces and nephews who all loved their "Uncle Ron". He was predeceased by his beloved wife Clarissa, his parents John and Marion Thibodeau and his infant grandson Ethan Daniel.
Friends may call 1:00 pm Sunday May 18, 2025, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church Street, Presque Isle, where a memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, with the Rev. Bud Fancy officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for a time of reception and remembrance at the Duncan-Graves Reception Room, immediately following the service. A private committal service will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle.
In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may donate in Ron's memory to the Aroostook House of Comfort, P.O Box 867, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.duncan-graves.com