Thibodeau, Jeanette Marie
Passed away September 3rd, 2019 at Hospice Wellington after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born November 5th, 1953 in Toronto, daughter to Louis & Patricia Thibodeau, sister to Gerry (Tracey), Louise (Phil) and Teresa, and loving Auntie to many nieces and nephews.
Jeanette was a good friend to many and a tremendous care giver for her Aunt Jean in Simcoe.
Jeanette, known as JT to many, had a passion for nature and outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, camping, biking and walking the trails. For several years, she participated as one of the volunteer group leaders in many Paddle to a Cure kayak trips. At the cottage, JT was the horseshoe pro and was a real tough one to beat! Once in retirement, JT found a new activity she loved to play called Pickleball where she made many new friends.
She had a big heart and being a positive person was a quality she strived for. JT had a great desire for helping people. She remained optimistic that she would beat her illness to the end.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, ON, on Saturday September 7th from 11am to 2pm in the Fellowship Lounge.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Wellington or The Canadian Cancer Society in Jeanette’s memory by visiting www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com or by calling 519-821-5077.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jeanette Thibodeau..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario
Deepest condolences go to Jeanette’s family; such a loss. When word came out of Jeanette’s passing Carmel, one of our pickle ballers and fellow hiker of Jeanette’s, reached out to all of us with such beautiful words that mirrored how many of us felt. Jeanette was strong, never complained and I thought her cancer was in remission. Her death was a complete shock and I feel so badly and sad that I didn’t know because I didn’t keep in touch. With Jeanette’s passing and Carmel’s words, I won’t be putting off calls, e-mails or visits “until next week” (which often doesn’t come). As Carm said – there are no re-do’s. Rest in peace Jeanette; I know you will be sorely missed by our Caledon East Pickleball group.