Willie E. Thibault Sr.

Lansing, MI

Age 82, died February 26, 2011; born December 16, 1928 in Campton, New Hampshire. Willie was a resident of Lansing since 1963 and was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by 3 sons, Michael, David and Victor. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Joyce; 2 daughters, Patty Verboom and Cathy (David) Johnson; 2 sons, Willie (Kay) and Raymond; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 4 sisters in Canada; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3, at Noon at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing with the Rev. Bruce N.G. Cromwell of Central Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Those desiring may make contributions to the National Kidney Foundation, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 in memory of Willie. On line condolences may be sent at:

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Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing, MI.