Thibeau, Gary C., 74, of Fort Fairfield, on December 11, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
FORT FAIRFIELD – Gary C. Thibeau, 74, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, December 11, 2012, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility. He was born May 29, 1938, in Fort Fairfield, the son of Clarence and Martha (Cote) Thibeau.
Gary was a graduate of the Fort Fairfield High School, Class of 1956, and went on to serve his country with the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia and also served with the Maine National Guard. Upon his discharge from the military, Gary returned to Fort Fairfield and was married to Kathleen Maunder. He engaged in potato farming with his father for many years and continued in the farming industry, working for Goughan Farms, Caribou for several years, the H.A. Pollack Potato Company, Fort Fairfield for a number of years, and continued with his love of farming in his later years with Barry and Keith Thibeau Farms of Fort Fairfield.
Gary will be remembered by all who knew him as a good neighbor and dedicated friend. He deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren and his dog Tasha. He was an avid stockcar racing fan, a sport that he shared with his sons. He will be truly missed. Gary was a lifelong communicant of the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church, Fort Fairfield.
In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased by one brother, David Thibeau; one sister, Dianne M. Giberson.
He is survived by three sons, Kirk J. Thibeau and his wife, Cheryl of Presque Isle, Sean E. Thibeau of Chapman, Troy P. Thibeau of Portland; three daughters, Julie L. Martin and her husband, Steve of Biddeford, Sonya A. Thibeau of Saco, Kerry Patry and her husband, Chris of Waterboro; four brothers, Galen Thibeau of Caribou, Charles, Robert and Dana Thibeau, all of California; one sister, Cynthia Thibeau of Massachusetts; ten grandchildren, Bradley and Ryan Thibeau of Bangor, Austin Thibeau of Presque Isle, Erin and Grace Martin of Biddeford, Logan Thibeau of Bangor, Kaitlin and Abigail Thibeau, both of Portland, Maxwell and Sophia Patry, both of Waterboro; and former wife and friend, Kathleen Ellis of Presque Isle; several nieces and nephews.
Friends called Sunday, December 16, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, December 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Denis Catholic Church, 147 Main St., Fort Fairfield, with the Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie celebrant. Interment will take place in the spring at the St. Denis Catholic Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held after the Mass at the VFW Paul Lockhart Post Number 6187, Presque Isle St., Fort Fairfield. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Gary to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Tribute Program. P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
