BUXTON- Christine Rita (Thibodeau) Barnes, 87, formerly of Buxton, Maine, passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on August 11, 1936, in Van Buren, Maine.
Christine, also known as "Chris", cherished spending time on her motorcycle with her beloved husband, Bob. They shared a passion for traveling around the state to enjoy music of Bob's band the Malibu's performances. She worked at several secular job, but her favorite job was taking care of her family.
She is survived by her sister, Gloria Ahern of S. Portland, brother Gary Paul Thibodeau and wife Cindy of S. Portland, sister-in-law Pat Thibodeau of Arizona, son Rick "Ricky" Barnes and his wife Becky of Naples, Maine, daughter-in-law Lucy Barnes of Fort Smith AK, granddaughters Marlane Spain and her husband Mark of Las Vegas NV, and April Wiley and her husband Kyle and their 3 children Blake, Jasmine and Braxton of Newington CT, grandsons Eric Barnes of Fort Smith AK, and Kevin Barnes of Fayetteville AK, several nieces and nephews, and her cherished Grand dog Abby.
Chris was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bob Barnes, her parents, Eldred and Rita Thibodeau, her brother Eugene Thibodeau, her son Robert Barnes, brother-in-law Joseph Ahern Sr. and a nephew Michael Ahern.
Chris' family would like to thank Deb and all the staff at Bella Point and Andwell Hospice
In honoring Chris' wishes, there will be no services. Both Christine and her husband Bob will be interred together at Highland Cemetery in Buxton.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Local Humane Society.