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Private First Class Nathaniel Dane Thibault, 23, formerly of Shirley, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA, from cardiac complications.

He leaves his wife of one year, Beth J. (Drugge) Thibault, a former resident of Lancaster; and his brother, Phillip M. Thibault of Fitchburg. He was the son of the late Kim M. Thibault. He was born on June 26, 1984 in Concord and was a graduate of Nashoba Technical High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 19, 2006 as a 74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist and attended Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard, Wood, Missouri. On November 7, 2006, Nathaniel was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 110th Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort) as a Chemical Operations Specialist. He graduated from the Technical Escort course in December of 2007 at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.

Those whom knew Nathaniel were blessed by his optimistic spirit and have many great memories of his spontaneous adventures. Even though Nathaniel was taken from us so very early, he will live a lifetime in our hearts. He is loved and will be greatly missed by countless friends and surrogate families.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 28th, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. The funeral service for Nathaniel will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29th, in the First Church in Sterling, 6 Meeting House Hill Rd., Sterling. Burial will follow in the Shirley Village Cemetery, Shirley.

www.milesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Mar. 25, 2008.

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Rembrandt Thibault

September 30, 2022

Although I never got the chance to meet you, I do hope that I one day will be able to, not sure how, but one day I do believe I will. I'm making a video game, I think you would really like it, you're in it too! King Nathaniel, sounds like a pretty cool character doesn't it?

Ryan Soubosky(Harrington)

April 22, 2008

Nate,
I am still having trouble accepting the fact that you are gone??!!?? How can this be? We all miss you so much. This is still to much of a shock. All I know is I will see you again one day.

Gary Ballard

March 29, 2008

Beth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Love, Gary & Barbara

Nancy Davenport

March 29, 2008

Dear Phil,

I can't begin to tell you how saddened I am by Nathaniel's death. I have such beautiful memories of you and him as you entered Wonderful World of Children each morning. You were the first at school each day with your sweet and precious working Mom, Kim. She loved you with all of her heart and in turn you and Nathaniel shared your love with me, WWC, and the world. The memory of your brother's smiling face, the way he always pushed his glasses up to see me when I was talking, the never ending exhuberance on the playground, and how much joy he brought to everyone he met will live on in my heart forever. You were a very kind, compassionate, and loving brother. I am sure that never changed. Please know that I, John, Shane, and Ryan send their sympathies to you, Nathaniel's wife, and your extended family. Although leaving the world at such a young age is shocking, but having your Mom to greet you as you start a new life must be comforting. Keep in touch Phil. Love Nancy Davenport

NANCY RUGGLES

March 29, 2008

Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May God hold your hearts in his hand and comfort you all.
Love and prayers,
Ken and Nancy Ruggles and Family

Kayla Sutton

March 28, 2008

I still can't get over this. I remember the first time I met him. I can't believe it at all. You are such a sweetheart and will always be missed. All the memories I have with you I won't forget. Just wish we kept in touch. Watch out for us. See you up there.

Kayla

Melissa Nogler

March 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Nate, My husband Erik has so many "fun" memories of him, and talks about their (Nate, Deven, & Erik)wild stories. He will be greatly missed.

Mandy and Justin Downs

March 26, 2008

Dear Jessica and Phil,
Justin and I are so very sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of him dancing around to NSYNC at our house when we were all teenagers!!! You both can call on us for anything. XOXO ,we love you guys.
Nathaniel-you will be missed by many and never forgotten!

Brenda Gould

March 26, 2008

I met Nathaniel at his Mom's birthday/go away party he was always making people laugh and was right there for his family. God took Nate much to soon but now he will be with Kim and they will walk and laugh together again. My thoughts go out to Phil and his family and to Nate's wife and family. He was and always will be missed.

Miss you so much

March 25, 2008

Fred & Roberta Jewell

March 25, 2008

Dear Phil and Jess,
Through our tears we see Nate's smile. In our Silence we hear his Laugh. So many memories so dear to us. We will miss him greatly but we will never forget our Nathaniel. He made Us Proud. He was another son to us. Phil and Jess,We are here for you always. As Nathaniel will always be in our hearts. Love Robbie & Bones

Erin Manuella Forest

March 25, 2008

I knew Nathaniel through my childhood at Lura White and at Nashoba tech. He was a friend of my older sister Jenn. He had a great personality and his ambition gives me the strength to do everything i can because you never know when your time as come. I will miss you and hope you the best in your next life.

Ryan Soubosky(Harrington)

March 25, 2008

Nate, wow what a shock still. I am really missing ya big guy. You always had a kind heart and def. was a nice guy to all. I remember when in middleschool and freshman yr. you,me,devin would hang out at my house and stay for supper. My mom loved cooking for you too. You are with your mothe rnow and may both of you rest in peace together. Miss you man.

Rye

Meredith Marcinkewicz

March 25, 2008

I was Nathaniel's first grade teacher and totally enjoyed watching him learn and grow. Memories of him make me smile. I am so glad that he was doing well in his career and family and I am so sorry that his life was so short. My thoughts are with those he left behind.

Berta Aikey

March 25, 2008

Nathaniel was a student of mine back some years ago at Lura White. I remember his effervescent personality, his quick wit and engaging laugh. Nothing in life was too anything for Nathaniel; nothing was too hard, too challenging, too serious, too much. He rose to every challenge and did it the entire time while smiling!

This world suffers a great loss of a bright and shining star who brought sunshine and laughter wherever he went.

With deep sadness I extend my sympathies to his family and friends.

Ms. Berta Aikey

Jess & Chris Gendron

March 25, 2008

Phil & Jess
We are so sorry for your loss, you'll be in our thought and prayers...if you need anything just give us a call. Love you!

Jessica Thibault

March 25, 2008

Nathaniel, I love you very much, and your brother and me miss you greatly! Your death was a complete shock and it saddens me that we will never get to see you again on this earth. I will miss your calls, you always kept me entertained as I was driving to the gym and while doing dishes. We will tell your nephew how wonderful his uncle was and how excited you were for his birth and how you thought his name was perfect. Us Thibault's are small in number and now we are smaller, life is just so unfair, give your mom hug for me and hopefully she greeted you with congo bars.
Love you Bro In Law,
Your Sis In Law

Jessica Thibault

March 25, 2008

Nathaniel, I love you very much, and your brother and me miss you greatly! Your death was a complete shock and it saddens me that we will never get to see you again on this earth. I will miss your calls, you always kept me entertained as I was driving to the gym and while doing dishes. We will tell your nephew how wonderful his uncle was and how excited you were for his birth and how you thought his name was perfect. Us Thibault's are small in number and now we are smaller, life is just so unfair, give your mom hug for me and hopefully she greeted you with congo bars.
Love you Bro In Law,
Your Sis In Law

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