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Obituary for Lucien "Lou" Thibeault

Dateline - Rochester, NH

Lucien (Lou) Thibeault passed away peacefully on December 4, 2016 with his family by his side. In 1924 he was born in Sanford, Maine the son of Emile and Rose Thibeault and lived there most of his life. Two daughters survive him: Patricia Pratt and her husband, Robert, Sandra Constantine and her husband Tony, 3 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins in California, Ohio, and Canada. His parents, his sister, Gertrude Small and wife Beatrice preceded him in death.

Lou was very proud to be an American and being able to have served in the Army Air Force during World War II and afterwards as a police officer. In later years, he enjoyed working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and retired after many years of employment.

In recent years he enjoyed visits from family, friends and fellow veterans Charlie and Bob, playing bingo, reading, watching birds, John Wayne movies (even if it was the hundredth time), and the Saturday night baked beans made at the Rochester Manor. Keeping track of the Red Sox was a passion of his and even during spring training, he was known to be very accurate at predicting their outcome at the end of the season.

He dearly loved the many dogs he adopted over the years but one in particular, his last was clearly a case of who rescued who; Mitzi, a big loveable mutt who patiently walked with him daily during his long recovery from a serious illness.

Lou’s family would like to thank the entire Rochester Manor team for the wonderful care and compassion he received during his long stay there. He considered the Manor to be his home and truly loved the staff. We were very touched by your visits to him in his last moments and despite his declining condition, it was evident from his responses to you that he appreciated your company. He loved you ... never forget that.

The American Legion and the VFW volunteers should be commended for their loyalty to fellow veterans residing in health care facilities. Based on comments our dad made to us we know their numerous visits to the residents at Rochester Manor and inclusion of veterans in their organizational activities made them feel like members of the community and feel like the adults they are. To my dad that was a very important element to his enjoyment of life.

Lou held a steadfast devotion to St. Jude, patron saint of hope and desperate cases. Jude 1:21 “Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto life everlasting.”

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Rochester Manor Activities Fund, 40 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH Rochester, NH 03867 or an animal rescue charity of your choice.
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