Romeo J. "Peter" Thibault, 70, of New Bedford, died August 10, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Joan E. (Kaplan) Thibault. He was born in Fall River, the son of the late Romeo and Delima (Corneau) Thibault. When Joan and Romeo met, their love song was "Young Love". Their love continued through their 45 years of marriage. He enjoyed working in his regal gardens. He also enjoyed stone work and furniture refinishing. He could often be seen walking to St. Luke's Hospital to worship in the chapel. He loved talking about his hobbies and having the Preservation Society tour his pristine gardens. He was a compassionate and generous man. He and his wife were enthusiastic dog fanciers but he especially loved standard poodles. Mr. Thibault was formerly employed by New Bedford Housing Authority. He was a member of the Hawthorn Oncology Support Group, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, The New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, the American Kennel Club, and the National Dog Groomers Association. He was a cherished father to his daughter and a genuine family man.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Elaine P. Thibault of New Bedford; and 3 sisters, Collette Halpin and family of Fall River, Jeannine Speight of Fall River, and Simone Miller of Fall River.
He was the son-in-law of the late Max and Stella Kaplan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River, Saturday, August 13th at 9 AM.
Visiting hours at the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Friday, August 12th from 5-8 PM.
Entombment Notre Dame Mausoleum, Fall River.
Flowers acceptable or donations bequested in Romeo J. Thibault's memory to the Humane Society and Shelter South Coast, 31 Ventura Blvd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747.