FAIRFIELD – Ovid W. Thibodeau, 92, passed away on Aug. 4, 2018. Ovid was born on Dec. 27, 1925, in Fairfield, Maine. He was the son of the late Louis Thibodeau and Rose Cyr. Ovid was the youngest of 14 siblings. He attended Fairfield schools then served three years in the Navy during World War II on the USS Gum Tree.

Audrey M. Thibodeau, 96, passed away on August 2, 2023. Audrey was born on Jan. 24, 1927, in Boston. She was the daughter of the late Arnold Larsen and Sadie Hunter. Audrey was the oldest of six children. She attended Fairfield schools. She met and married Ovid W. Thibodeau just before his discharge from the Navy and together they raised three children.

Audrey worked for many years at Sisters Hospital, Seton Hospital and retired from Thayer Hospital as a Nurse’s Aide.

Ovid worked at Hollingsworth and Whitney, later known as Scott Paper Company, where he retired.

Ovid and Audrey are survived by their three children, Jane of Winslow, Garold and his wife Becky of Albion, and Lawrence and his wife Anne-Marie of Winslow, six grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Ovid loved gardening, bowling, golfing and fishing. He loved swimming in his pool and enjoyed backyard grilling for his grandchildren.

Audrey loved dancing, dining out with her friends, collecting stamps, taking pictures and researching family genealogy.

Ovid and Audrey were married 73 years.

There will be a private graveside service at the North Fairfield Friends Cemetery.

Arrangements will be provided by Gallant Funeral Home in Waterville.

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