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Obituary of George Arnold Thibault
The family of George Arnold Thibault announce his peaceful passing on October 2nd, 2021, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Fairville, New Brunswick on January 28th, 1936, to his parents George and Agnes (nee Robichaud) Thibault.
George will be missed by his wife Emma (nee Short) Thibault; daughters Jeanette (Ron) MacRae, Georgina Thibault, and Barbara Thibault son David Brian Thibault, and stepdaughter Christine Douglas-Belyea; sisters Mildred Chase and Dawn Butler; his 15 grandchildren, 1 step-granddaughter, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; as well as Annie Thibault - the mother of his children.
Besides his parents, George is predeceased by his son John Thibault, daughter Brenda Catton, and brothers Albert Armstrong and Bernard “Bun” Thibault.
George was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Force – 427 Fighter Squadron – as an Air Frame Technician. Following his time with Air Force, George worked as an insulation mechanic for over 40 years. George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion; Branch 70.
Once he retired, George enjoyed researching 11 centuries of history on the Thibault name, as well as beekeeping, gardening and in his own words “Just about anything else I felt like doing”.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). In keeping with George’s wishes cremation has taken place. A burial for George will be held on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at the Central Hampstead Baptist Cemetery for 2:00 pm. For those who wish, condolences may be made by visiting www.BrenansFH.com.
