Paul Thibodeau, 70 of Nashua, N.H. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 3, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 18,1947, son of the late George Thibodeau and the late Theresa Thibodeau. Paul was the husband of the late Merita Thibodeau, whom he met in junior high school and fell in love at the age of 14. After dating for 10 years, they tied the knot and shared 45 wonderful years of marriage together.
A lifelong resident of Nashua, he attended local schools and graduated from Nashua High School class of 1965. Paul received a Bachelors degree in Business from New Hampshire College. He was proud to serve his country as an Army medic stationed in Korea. After serving his country, he worked at Nashua Corporation for 33 years where he held the title of Vice President of International Sales. After leaving Nashua Corporation, he held the same title at Terramedia Corporation for several years. He finished his career at The Millyard Technology Park where he assumed the role of General Manager until his retirement in 2015.
Paul’s life revolved around his family especially his wife Merita and his son Aaron. He doted over his granddaughter Finlan and loved watching her play softball and putting together treasure hunts for her. Family was always his main priority. Paul loved coaching his son in baseball and basketball. Years later he and Aaron enjoyed many seasons of coaching basketball together as father and son. He was known by his family and friends for his generosity and his quick wit. His home was always open to friends and family alike and was known for throwing pool parties and gatherings which were long remembered. He traveled the world around and made lifelong friends overseas. He loved spending summer weekends at Lake Winnisquam with friends and family. Paul loved visiting the beaches and spent many a summer day with those he loved by the ocean. Paul was a lifelong Patriots fan and enjoyed watching the games with those he loved especially his son.
Paul was predeceased by his parents George and Theresa Thibodeau, wife Merita, brothers Louis Thibodeau, George Thibodeau, Brian Thibodeau, and twin granddaughters, Briar and Kinlee Thibodeau.
Paul is survived by his adoring son Aaron and his wife Tiffinie and Granddaughter Finlan. Sisters Carita Harr and her husband Lee, Pamela Riendeau and her husband Denis, Brother in law Mark St. Onge and his wife Debbie, Sister in law, Nancy Thibodeau, Nieces, Meghan Hoose and her husband Ryan, Courtney Guerette and her husband Chris, Kendra Belanger and her husband Scott, Taylor Riendeau and Laura Thibodeau. Nephews Chris Riendeau and his wife Jeanette, Todd Riendeau and his wife Jill, Nick Riendeau and his wife Rachel. Numerous great nieces and nephews and many dear and lifelong friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday June 13th at 11am at Immaculate Conception church in Nashua.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nashua soup kitchen.
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