Florine Thibodeau, 90, of the Villa Providence in
Shediac and formerly of Grand-Barachois, passed away on Tuesday
January 25, 2022, at her residence. Born in Scoudouc, she was the
daughter of the late Blair and Alma (Melanson)
Melanson.
Florine worked for several years at Lockwood Windows
window factory and loved working in her garden and in her flower
gardens. She also enjoyed dancing, playing darts and
bowling.
She is survived by six loving children: Bernice Gaudet
(Louis-Joseph), Bertrand (Lise
Belliveau), Rhéal (Jacqueline), Régis
(Elva), Diane Léger, and Lise Thibodeau (Normand
LeBlanc), all of Grand-Barachois; eleven grandchildren: Paula, Terry,
Luc, Josée, Natasha, Jérémy,
Mireille, Mario, Jacques, Marc and Karine; ten
great-grandchildren: Justin, Janie, Samuel, Sylvie, Camille,
Charlie, Max, Loane, Zoey and Lucy; a
sister-in-law, Bernadette (Belliveau) Melanson of Shediac;
and an adopted brother, Joe Bourque (Stella) of Moncton; as well as
one niece and two nephews.
Florine was predeceased by her loving husband of 57
years, Alcide Thibodeau; her daughter, Roseline Cormier; her sister,
Dorice Melanson; as well as her brother, Yvon
Melanson.
The family would like to send a special thank you to
the staff of the Villa Providence for their special
care.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral
and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac on Thursday May 26 from
9 am until time of departure (10:40 am). The funeral mass will be
celebrated at St-Henri de Barachois R.C. Church, 133 route 1356,
Grand-Barachois on Thursday May 26 at 11 am. The family
respectfully requests that everyone wear a face covering during
visiting hours and at
church.
In memory of Florine,
a contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated.
Words of comfort and
online condolences may be forwarded through our website
at:
www.frenettefuneralhome.com