Joseph Maurice Thibeault

MILFORD—Joseph “Maurice” Thibeault, 90, died peacefully early Christmas morning, December 25, 2022, at a local health care facility. He was born February 19, 1932 in New Canada, Maine a son of Jean B. and Catherine (Deschaine) Thibeault.

Maurice was an extremely hard working man and was employed at a local shoe shop where he met his future wife Irene, Old Town Paper Mill, Sulinski and Buzzell Brothers builders. He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed building homes and garages for family and friends. He enjoyed fishing; especially when he was able to take the grandchildren along. Irene and Maurice would often be seen walking on Route 2, 2 ½ miles every day. During retirement, they often took many trips but when it came to the camping trips, Irene always had the last vote on how long they were going to stay. Most of all, Maurice loved to spend time with family and friends, sharing stories and conversation at various family gatherings.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years Irene on June 8, 2022; brothers, Nelson, Richard, Sylva, and Carroll; sisters, Betty, Joan, and Norma.

Maurice is survived by three children Rhoda and her husband Wayne Stanley; Maurice Thibeault and his wife Theresa, and Carey Wayne Thibeault and his wife Lucy; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Jackie, Irene, and Rachel; three brothers, Robert, Pete, and Bertrand; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2PM Thursday December 29, 2022 at Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Holy Family Church, Old Town. Spring Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Old Town. All are invited to the Parish Hall for a light luncheon and continued fellowship following the services.