Joseph “Jody” Melvin Thibodeau, 78, passed away July 24 at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor.
He was born May 23, 1930 in Friendship, a son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Simmons Thibodeau.
He attended schools in Friendship, later becoming a fisherman who clammed, wormed and lobstered and occasionally worked as a stern man.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and could always be found first on the dance floor with his wife, Beverly.
He was predeceased by wife, Beverly Ann Pinkham Thibodeau; son, Rocky Thibodeau and sister, Eleanor Tibbetts.
Survivors include his son, Thomas M. Thibodoeau of Boothbay Harbor, daughters, Darcy Page and husband Donn of Boothbay, and Darlene Pooler and husband Mike of Waldoboro; six grandchildren; and siblings, Virginia Thompson of Friendship, Dana Davis of Boothbay Harbor, Thomas and Theron Thibodeau of Friendship, and Barbara Simmons of Friendship.
Time of visitation 1-2 p.m., Mon., July 28 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. Celebration of Jody’s life will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Boothbay. Pastor Lisa Burger will officiate.
In memory of Jody, memorial donations may be made to the Gregory Wing at St. Andrews Hospital, 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
