Albert J. Thibodeau

Our Father and Grandfather, Albert “Al” J. Thibodeau, of New Britain, passed away at the young age of 101, on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut with his dear grandson, Scott Thibodeau, by his bedside. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light and love to all who knew him. Al was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on March 28, 1922, 1 of 9 children. He married Agnes Burke on May 25, 1947, and together for 57 years, built their life and family in New Britain where they raised their four sons, Gary, Billy, Tommy and Jimmy. Al resided in New Britain for 70 years. Al served in the US army during WWII. He worked at Pratt & Whitney testing engines until his retirement in 1980. Al’s main passion throughout his life was his love of bowling where he enjoyed participating in many bowling leagues in Plainville at Lessard Lanes, bowling a score of 220 at 95 years of age. Al was also a puzzle and book enthusiast and enjoyed watching his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. His fondest memories was taking his family on vacation to Salisbury Beach in Massachusetts. Most of all, Al cherished every precious moment he spent with his family, especially his 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The family will be forever grateful for the compassionate and loving care provided to our Father by his son, Bill and loving wife, Rosanne, and his “best friend” and grandson, Scott Thibodeau. Al was predeceased by his wife, Agnes Burke Thibodeau and is survived by his four sons, Gary Thibodeau, William Thibodeau and wife, Rosanne, Thomas Thibodeau and his wife, Suzanne and James Thibodeau and his wife, Holli, and his above mentioned grandchildren and great grandchildren. We invite you to join our family as we remember and celebrate the life of Albert Thibodeau on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:00 am at Shaker-Hill Funeral Home (Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, Ct. followed by a reception at the Crystal Ballroom, 211 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, Connecticut. Please come and share your memories and stories of the time we shared together. A private service for burial will be held at a later date. Our Father’s message to all is “Don’t cry, be happy.”