1941 – 2017

LEWISTON — Pierre Albert Thibodeau, 75, of Rangeley died late Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in St. Odilon, Quebec, Canada, on May 22, 1941, a son of Albert and Florence (Jolicoeur) Thibodeau and received his education in Quebec schools and later became a naturalized citizen of the United States, living in Connecticut before finally settling in Rangeley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and on Aug. 22, 1974, married Linda Lowell in Rangeley, and became a loving and devoted father to her four children.

Pierre was a jack-of-all-trades and an all-around handyman. He enjoyed woodworking, puttering, hunting and snowmobiling, but is most remembered for being devoted to his family, whether playing Wiffle ball in the yard or playing cards and always being available to help out however he could. His legacy will be known as being the best father, grandfather and “Bampa” there was to be found.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda, of Rangeley; children, daughter Sonja Johnson and her companion, Joe, of Rangeley, and her children, Gunnar, and Raina and her husband, Larry; son, Dexter Eustis and his wife, Amy, of Wilton, and their children, Dylan, Tyler, Emilee and Jackson; a grandson, Owen Sinclair; great-grandchildren, Tessa and Kayson; two sisters, Pauline Thibodeau of Sarasota, Fla., and Jacqueline LaBrie of Goffstown, N.H.; a brother, Gene Thibodeau and his wife, Irene of Connecticut; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Richard; and a daughter, Pam; and several brothers and sisters.

Condolences, tributes and a memorial video may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.