Philippe J. Thibodeau 1922 - 2008 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather Philippe J. Thibodeau, 85, of Grand-Barachois on Sunday, February 10, 2008 after a brief illness at the Dr. Georges- L. Dumont Hospital, Moncton, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 22, 1922 in Robichaud, he was the son of the late Willie and Rosanne (Bourque) Thibodeau. He retired from the Unemployment Insurance Commission in 1987 after 27 years of service. He was previously employed with Firestone Company in Moncton and the Departement of Fisheries. He was a member of the Cursillo community, a founding member of the Boishébert Club in Shediac, and the Golden Age Club in Grand-Barachois. He was a very quiet man of deep personal faith, greatly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna (Wallace) Thibodeau; two sons, Philip Jr. (Anne Marie) and Paul both of Moncton; three daughters, Kathleen Smith (Dale) of Moncton, Debbie Gaudet (Bermont) of Grand-Barachois, Anne Marie Sommese (Dean) of Alpine, CA; eight grandchildren, Martin, Montana, Landon, Kelly Anna, Jessica, Elizabeth, Annik and Bianca; three sisters, Alma LeBlanc (late Gaspard) and Sara Babineau (late Mélème) both of Shediac, and Jeanne Gaudet (Ulric) of Grand-Barachois; and by several nephew and nieces. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers: Edgar (1931), Jean-Baptiste (1938), Camille (1972), and by a sister, Yvonne Lirette (2000). Visitation at Frenette Funeral Home Ltd., 396 Main St., Shediac (532-3297) on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, from 10 a.m. until time of departure (10:40 a.m.).Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Saint-Henri R.C. Church, Grand-Barachois. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of N. B. or to World Vision would be appreciated. www.frenettefuneralhome.com