SWEDEN – Brett Lawrence Thibodeau, 23, of Fryeburg, died tragically in a car accident Friday night, Sept. 23.

Born Feb. 25, 1982, he was the son of Brenda and Donnie Thibodeau, also of Fryeburg. He graduated in 2000 from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., where he was a member of the varsity crew and ski teams.

He grew up working in his family’s business, Green Thumb Farms, in Fryeburg. He gained his in-depth knowledge of potato farming from his late grandfather, Larry Thibodeau, of Presque Isle, and from his parents. Brett had recently become the head of sales for the farm. He was quickly becoming well-respected by his clients, and proved himself an astute businessman who was able to deliver on his promises.

Brett was, first and foremost, a man who was dedicated to his family. He put family loyalties and obligations above all else. He always lived life to its fullest, seeking to gain as much pleasure and knowledge from each day as possible. His loves included spending time with friends and family, hunting and fishing and any other activity that allowed him to be outdoors. Brett was always ready for an adventure, with a smile on his face, and always ready to help out anywhere he was needed.

Brett is survived by his parents, Brenda and Donnie, and his brother, Brian, and sister, Betsy, all of Fryeburg; two grandmothers, Audrey Thibodeau of Presque Isle, and Elizabeth VanDyk of Ellsworth; seven aunts and uncles, Bunny Thibodeau Andrews of North Yarmouth, Ann Thibodeau Seitz of North Yarmouth, Lee and Holly Thibodeau of Cumberland, Philip Davis of Boca Raton, Fla., and Craig and Cristina Davis of Palma, Spain; many cousins, their spouses and families; and friends too numerous to count.