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THIBEAU, Philip

It is with great sadness that the family of Philip Kenneth Thibeau announce his passing at age 91. Phil passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Kelowna General Hospital, with his family by his side. He will fondly be remembered and sadly missed by his beloved wife of 42 years, Leah Thibeau (Mitchell) and his sons, Robert Thibeau and Joel Thibeau and daughters Sharon Leung, Brenda Vokes, Darcy Ward, Carmel Meldrum, Rita Kirsch and Janelle Moffat. Phil is also predeceased by his sisters Doris Carrier and Lorraine McIntyre, 20 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, with one on the way and one Great-Great grandson. Phil was born on July 9th, 1926, the youngest child born to Joseph and Marguerite Thibeau. He was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick and resided there until bravely enlisting himself in the army at the young age of 17 (1944). He was wounded by bomb fragments in 1945 while serving in the Canadian Army. He returned home in 1946 at the age of 19. Phil was later honored with the Liberation of Holland Medal. Phil worked for 17 years as a well loved and highly respected, nursing orderly at K.G.H and continued to work in the community for six years after retirement as a care aid. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the nurses and doctors on ward 6 west at K.G.H for the quality of care they showed Phil during the final days of his life, allowing him to pass with dignity. If you feel compelled to make a donation, please donate to Kelowna General Hospital in Philip

Condolence Messages

May 17, 2018
My condolences to the Thibeau family on the passing of Phil. In the early 80's, as both new to Kelowna and a new grad, I appreciated when Phil was working the same shift. He was always good natured, dependable, kind and courteous to the nurses and the patients. He made the early days of working in a new hospital easier and will be fondly remembered.

Cheryl Hann
May 15, 2018
Deepest sympathy Leah, Janelle, Chris,J oel and extended family. He was truly a great man. He is in God's hands now. I was so glad to see you three out for breakfast where Phil had his blueberry pancakes loaded with whip cream and a huge smile on his face. RIP.

Love, Connie and John Fox xoxo
May 11, 2018
Dad, I will miss you. I have many many great memories. Love you.

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