Cyr G. Thibeault

Cyr G. Thibeault1937 - 2017SKOWHEGAN - Cyr Thibeault, 79, of Skowhegan, peacefully left this world on June 1, 2017, surrounded by family and friends who will miss him terribly. His lifelong love, Dorena (Sirois) Thibeault, who passed away in January 2015, is happy to have him by her side again.Cyr will be remembered by those he leaves behind as a man devoted to his family, who lovingly cared for his mother, his aunts, his children, and his wife of almost 56 years. He remained close to many friends since childhood and was known to his buddies as "Redeye." Faithfulness and kindness filled Cyr's heart, leaving absolutely no room for discontent or bitterness. Cyr rarely left central Maine because everything he ever needed or wanted was practically in his back yard. He loved foraging for fiddleheads, raspberries, and blueberries. He also enjoyed fishing, especially if someone he loved joined him on the adventure, and he made a lifetime of memories on Ironbound Pond. Cyr was an avid card payer who for decades hosted Thursday night poker games at his home on North Avenue. In later years, he played cribbage almost daily with his best friends, Ray Barnes and Bob Bushey. Trips to race tracks and Hollywood Slots gave Cyr great pleasure, whether he won or lost, and he loved the Boston Red Sox whether they won or lost. As the manager of the state liquor store for nearly 30 years, Cyr knew almost everyone in Skowhegan and rarely met a person he didn't like. He enjoyed time with friends at the Skowhegan Eagles and Elks clubs, and attended monthly lunches with his classmates from the Skowhegan High School graduating Class of 1955.A constant smile, silly one-liners, and hearty laughter made Cyr lots of fun to be with any time.Cyr is survived by his three children, Kevin Thibeault and his partner Mary Kennedy, of Dexter; Christine Thibeault and her husband Todd Crawford, of Casco; and Lynne and her husband Todd Morrison, of North Yarmouth. He had two grandsons, Connor and Dylan Morrison, whom he cherished dearly. Cyr is also survived by relatives, Richard "Jake" Sirois, of Norridgewock; Rosalie and Colby Perkins, of Freeport; and David and Mary Sirois of Ithaca, N.Y. He was predeceased by his parents, Agnes and Edmund Thibeault; and his wife, Dorena.Cyr's family extends deepest gratitude to all the staff at Cedar Ridge Center, and to Michelle Aldrich, who made Cyr's leaving this world peaceful and comfortable. Thank you for taking such good care of a man who spent his life caring for others.Family and friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Skowhegan.Because Cyr dearly loved all of God's creatures, especially his cat "Nick" who made him happy for 17 years, Cyr's family requests that in lieu offlowers, donations be made to theSomerset Humane SocietyP.O. Box 453Skowhegan, ME 04976