THIBODEAU, ANNETTE - Annette Thibodeau, 89, formerly of North Street, Moncton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Villa du Repos in Moncton where she resided. Born on July 4, 1923 in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Alma (Forest) Bourgeois. Annette was a wonderful mother, wife and grandmother. In her early years, she worked at Eaton’s and in her later years, she loved going to her cottage and playing cards. She enjoyed talking to everyone and was a very sweet lovable person who was always encouraging and could make everyone smile. She will never be forgotten and will remain eternally in our hearts. She is survived by her husband for 66 years, Léo A. Thibodeau; two daughters: Germaine Gallant (Jean) of Kouchibouguac and Simonne Dennis (Mike Richard) of Moncton; one sister, Fedelis Chetwind of Riverview as well as two step-sisters; five grandchildren: Luc, Line, Louise, Laura and Melanie; seven great-grandchildren: Janica, Maryse, Weston, Belize, Logan, Cassandra and Kyle. She was predeceased by her step-father, Daniel Collette; one granddaughter: Clara, and two sisters: Georgealine King and Theresa McKenna.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of departure (10:45). The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi R.C .Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton, on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Annette, a contribution to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Providence Foundation (Villa du Repos) would be appreciated. www.frenettefuneralhome.com