Raymond Thibeault Sr., 78, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at his home in Chester. He was born Nov. 27, 1939, in West Stewartstown, N.H. He married the love of his life, Louise, on Aug. 22, 1958, in Lebanon, N.H. She predeceased him in August 2015. He later found companionship with his "Lady Friend," Carolina Gordon.
Ray drove school bus and Vermont Transit bus in his younger years, then he drove a boom truck for 30+ years.
He enjoyed collecting die-cast cars, reading, animals, watching car shows and "Gunsmoke" and most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending the North Springfield Baptist Church on Sundays.
Survivors include his daughter, Laurie Gordon, of Chester; granddaughters and caregivers Sheila Roby, of Cavendish, and Jill Worden, of Ludlow; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years and a grandson, Austin.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt.
Reverend George Keeler, pastor of the North Springfield Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the North Street Cemetery in Chester, Vt., in the spring.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont.
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