Raymond W. Thibeault, retired linguist
Raymond W. Thibeault, 78, of Bethany Beach, formerly of Glen Burnie, Md., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home.
He was born in Central Falls, R.I., March 6, 1939, son of the late Francis W. Thibeault and the late Germaine (Barnabe) Thibeault. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964. Ray retired from the United States Department of Defense in 1992 after 30 years of service as a linguist.
Ray loved his life at the beach and enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View and St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, where he served as an usher and volunteered his time during the annual bazaar. He also volunteered his time at Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church's Feed My Sheep ministry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sally A. Thibeault in 1989. He is survived by his second wife of 27 years, Patricia A. (Dodson) Thibeault; eight children, Dalena (Steven) Jenkins of Pasadena, Md., Tom (Bridget) Thibeault of Gambrills, Md., John (Christie) Thibeault of Severn, Md., Lori (Ross) Hancock of Orlando, Fla., Kim Heinecke of Bethany Beach, Jodi (Steve) Holtz of Severna Park, Md., John (Dana) Smith of Saugerties, N.Y., and Michael (Natalie) Thibeault of Laurel, Md.; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 9, at the Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Hwy. S.E., Glen Burnie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 10, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Glen Burnie. Interment with military honors will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, Md.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Ray's name to the American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com.
