Bernard THIBAUDEAU

THIBAUDEAU, Bernard "Tibby" Retired C.S.E. employee of 37 years Peacefully, with his family by his side Friday, February 25 2005 at the age of 78. Beloved and loving husband to Eileen White for 51 years of marriage. He was a kind and wonderful father to four children; Janet (Art McGlade), Lori (Raymond Morris), Sheila (Garnet Unrau), Bruce and daughter-in-law Lynn Chennette. Cherished grandfather "poppa" to Melissa (Gordon Vroom), Cheryl, Jason (Sonya Murray), Derek, Steven, Ryan, Corey, Bradley. Great-grandfather "great-poppa" to Alyssa, Cambrian and Kinsley. Dear brother to Bernice Hendley and the late Christopher "Bud" Hendley and brother-in-law to the late Betty D'acey (White). Bernard was the son of the late Henry Thibaudeau and Laura Milks. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephew and many friends. Bernie was a kind, happy and generous person, he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends, this world will not be the same without Bernie. He enjoyed hockey as well as other sports in the Ottawa Valley and dedicated 30 years as a fitness instructor at the YMCA. We would like to thank the staff at the Perley and Rideau Hospital, Gatineau South, for all their care and compassion. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home 1255 Walkley Rd. (East of Bank) Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday to St Ignatius Church 518 Donald St. for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. The family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society. www.kellyfh.ca. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 2/26/2005