Madawaska---It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband/father Valier Thibeault, age 101. Mr. & Mrs. Thibeault celebrated 77 years of marriage on October 25, 2020, a remarkable accomplishment! He was a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Madawaska Council 2638 and was recently recognized for being the oldest member with 77 years of service.  In earlier years, Valier needed to leave school and commit his time to helping his father on the family farm. Knowing the importance of education, he went back to receive his GED in 1960. In 1962 they moved to Madawaska, and he was employed at Fraser Paper for 16 years and retired in 1976.  In his retirement, they would spend their winters in Port St. Lucie, which they did for 18 years. He enjoyed being with his family, friends, and spending time watching the wildlife on Long Lake. He got excited when feeding his ducks and fish at the pond, his smile was contagious when doing so.  After moving away from the lake, his enjoyment came from socializing and telling many stories, especially while having coffee with friends and family at Tim Hortons. He also worked very hard in the gardens and took pride in every harvest. Surviving are his wife Theresa Deschaines Thibeault and seven children Marilyn Ruff (Dick) Southington CT, Anna Mae Cyr (Jim) Madawaska, Michael (Madawaska), Valerie Dufour (Joey)Madawaska/ Port St. Lucie, Florida, Peter, Madawaska, Daniel (Johanne) Madawaska/ Summerfield, Florida, Kevin Madawaska. He also has a daughter-in-law Priscilla Thibeault who was married to his late son Terrence of Port St. Lucie, Florida who died June 2017. He is survived by ten grandchildren: Todd Cormier, Amy Cormier, Melissa Thibeault, Stacey Bebee, Ross Gagnon, Suzelle Allain, Michele Floyd, Randy Dufour, Brian Dufour, Monica DeFurio.  Nine Great-Grandchildren: Olivia Cormier, Mallory Bebee, Sam Gagnon, Josie Gagnon, Savannah Allain, Alex Allain, Nathan Allain, Austin Floyd, Ty Floyd and was looking forward to another, "Baby Girl" Defurio in December.  He also had the pleasure of meeting his Great-Great-Grandchild Parker Mae Beylerian.  He is also survived by 1 sister, Aline Bouchard of Madawaska, as well as 3 Sisters-in-law, Nancy O'Connell of South Carolina, Betty Cairns of California and Sybil Deschaines of Alabama. Valier was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Albania (Gagnon) Thibeault and brothers George, Edmond, Patrick and Camille along with sisters, Delina Lamarre, Hilda Vaillancourt, Olivine Lagace, Marie Jeanne Hebert, Marie Anne Bouchard and Annette Long. He also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church.  Interment will immediately follow the service at the St. Luce Cemetery in Frenchville.  Family and friends may offer their condolences on Wednesday from 8:30am until 9:30am at Lajoie Funeral Home.