East Bridgewater – Donald E. Thibodeau 73 of East Bridgewater died Sunday July 7 in the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Mary (Kennon) Thibodeau.
Born at home in Whitman and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late Napoleon and Rita (Cote) Thibodeau and a graduate of Whitman High School, Class of 1959.
Before his retirement he had worked for 7 years as an inspector for the US Government, prior to that he worked 22 years for the Dymo Machine Shop of Randolph.
He was an active communicant of the Holy Ghost Church where he was a longtime member of the church choir. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus of Whitman and had regularly contributed his time and energy to many fund raising activities.
He was an avid and talented golfer and a member of the White Pines Country Club of Brockton. He also enjoyed bowling and had spent several years as a member of a local bowling league. He enjoyed woodworking and playing cards.
In addition to his wife Mary he is survived by his loving children Mark Thibodeau and Michelle Thibodeau both of Middleboro, his sisters Shirley Reinhart of Flowertown, PA and Arlene Tavares of Hanover, PA. He is also survived by his granddaughters Shannon Thibodeau of Plymouth, Kristen Thibodeau of Wareham and Monica Lane of Middleboro and his great granddaughter Kara Rose of Plymouth. He was predeceased by his brother and “best friend” George Thibodeau.
His services will be held Thursday July 11 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Cremation will follow. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday July 10 from 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers donation in his name may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.