Dorena C Thibeault

Dorena Thibeault, 74, of Skowhegan, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2015, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Center in Skowhegan. Dorena was born to Philip and Regina (Richard) Sirois on March 22, 1940. She attended schools in Madison, Norridgewock and Skowhegan and graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1958. The following year, Dorena married Cyr Thibeault, the love of her life. For over 55 years, Dorena and Cyr were inseparable as they shared love, companionship and many good times with friends and family. Dorena was known for her gentle selfless manner, welcoming smile, and warm hospitality. Affectionately known as "Sister" to those closest to her, Dorena always put her family above all else. She was especially proud of her two grandsons, Connor and Dylan Morrison, and loved attending their sporting events and spoiling them with candy. Dorena found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her favorite activities included puttering in her flower gardens, shopping at craft fairs, playing bingo with friends, quiet evening drives in the country with her husband, visiting Hollywood Slots, and watching the Red Sox. Dorena shared a close friendship with her cousins Barbara, Diane and Karen who live locally. Most of all, Dorena loved spending time with her family, especially during the holidays when she would decorate her home splendidly and celebrate the seasons.

Dorena is survived by her devoted husband, Cyr Thibeault; their loving children Kevin and his partner Mary Kennedy, Christine and her husband Todd Crawford, Jr., Lynne and her husband Todd Morrison; two grandsons, Connor and Dylan Morrison; her siblings David Sirois and his wife Mary, Richard "Jake" Sirois, Rosalie and her husband Colby Perkins; and a sister in-law Tina Sirois, and many cousins, nieces, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

She was predeceased by one brother, Dennis Sirois.

Dorena's family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful nurses and staff of Cedar Ridge Nursing Center and Beacon Hospice who provided constant care and compassion to Dorena during her final years.

Viewing hours will be held on Sunday January 25, 2015 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrating on Monday January 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Water St., Skowhegan, Maine. Burial will be held later in the spring at the Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan, Maine.