WINSLOW – Blanche (Daigle) Thibodeau, 97, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born in Waterville, Maine on June 6, 1928, the daughter of Francis and Clara (Mosher) Daigle.

Blanche Thibodeau spent many years working in nursing homes and at Thayer Hospital as a housekeeper. She was 73 when she retired.

Blanche liked to fish, and she also enjoyed making afghans in the winter.

She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Lionel Thibodeau Sr. who passed away in 2003.

Blanche is survived by her children Lionel Thibodeau Jr. of Winslow, Linda Thibodeau of Winslow, Carroll Thibodeau of Oakland, Anita Thibodeau of Oakland, and Rose Anna Thibodeau of Oakland; her grandchildren April, Robin, Jason, Mike, Shelly, JJ, Krysta; as well as many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

An online guestbook can be signed, condolences and memories shared, at http://www.gallantfh.com.