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David Lionel Thibodeau

 

Telegraphist, V64379, RCNVR

 

Born: 01 Jun 1924, Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

Died: 12 Mar 2009, Montreal, Quebec

 

THIBODEAU, David Lionel - Passed away in Montreal, Quebec on March 12, 2009 at the age of eighty-four. Born June 1, 1924, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, navy veteran, engineer, teacher and entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife Lorinda and their children, Lee & wife Sandy; Margaret & husband Mike; Paula; Adrian & wife Heidi, and grandchildren, Sara, Dennis & April. Family and friends are invited to the Celebration of his life at Maison Trestler, 85 Chemin de la Commune, Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Gathering as of 6:30 p.m. Burial at Field of Honour, 703 Donegani, Pointe-Claire on Friday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer Society of Montreal, 5165 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 410, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 1T6.

 

Ships served in:

HMCS SASKATCHEWAN

 

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(1) Portrait of Seaman Thibodeau  (2-4) Pages from David's Naval Pay and Identify Book  (5) A wartime souvenir - a swastika uniform badge with the date 1941

Courtesy of Adrian Thibodeau

 

 

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