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In Loving Memory of

Duane Allan Thibert

1951 - 2020

Obituary of Duane Allan Thibert

Duane Allan Thibert
January 16th, 1951 - December 21st, 2020

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Greater Niagara General Hospital on December 21st, 2020, at the age of 70. Loving husband to Bonnie, and father of Robert Thibert (Vicki Storrie) and Jonathan Duane Thibert. Cherished Grandfather to Stephanie, Tiffany, Ashley and Nelson Thibert and Great Grandpa to Zackary, Lily, and Aryan. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Peggy Thibert, and his sister Donna Thibert/Fisher.

His family is proud of his dedication and service of 25 years to the volunteer fire fighters in Niagara Falls/Chippawa at Station 4. Duane also enjoyed fishing, swimming in the Chippawa Crick, Y Not’s on Sundays with friends, and spending time with his family.

The Thibert family would like to thank Greater Niagara General Hospital, especially the kind and patient nurses in the I.C.U, and Hannah with Essentials Cremation and Burial Services, whom has been entrusted with arrangements (905-354-2133). As per Duane's wishes, cremation has taken place and A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations made to the Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be shared to Duane's tribute page at EssentialsNiagara.com.

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Virginia Cerminara
10 months ago

Something just told me to look online today and I found your obituary. Well I guess I am the last one left of the six of us. Always will remember you with love and laughter cousin.

Rae Latanville
3 years ago

Please accept my sympathy for the loss of Duane

Ann and Bill Smith
3 years ago

Bonnie and family uncle Bill and I send to all of you our deepest sympathy, condolences and love in your time of such deep sorrow

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kathy bowden
3 years ago

So sorry for your loss…condolences to the family

Rick Irish
3 years ago

Sorry to hear this sad news. I fondly remember all the days we spent swimming and jumping off the bridges as well as our many years together in the Chippawa Volunteer Fire Department. He will be missed.

Sandy .acdk
3 years ago

Our deepest condolences to you and the family Bonnie. My heart goes out to you and I send you all of my love. Sandy Macdonald (Smith)

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Robin and Danny Veysey
3 years ago

Danny and i send our condolances to you Bonnie and your family. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Laura Hamilton Steiger
3 years ago

Bonnie, Robert, Vicki and the entire family.. I am so extremely sorry for your loss, especially during the holiday season. My heart absolutely breaks for you. Y’all were there for me during a few of my losses. Thinking of of you during this challenging time. Love you guys. Stay strong. God bless Rip Duane.

Heather McIntosh
3 years ago

Bonnie and family
Sending out my deepest condolences to you, your sons and the grandchildren. Cherish the memories as remember those we keep. Treasure in our hearts are never gone. Sincerely Heather McIntosh

Mike Lebrasseur and Kathy
3 years ago

Kathy and I are very sorry for your loss of Duan he was a good man and friend RIP 🙏our deepest condolences

Lori Parliament
3 years ago

To Bonnie and your family. Sending my condolenses, thoughts and prayers. Words never seem to be enough at times like this.

Bob and Carol Fox
3 years ago

May he R.i.p. He love all and sad he had to leave but he knew all would be ok and now he is out of pain and at peace. Xo

Cherry Gillus
3 years ago

Duane was one of the best men I have known his love for his family and friends were never questioned I will always cherish the memories and laughs we shares to Bonnie and the boys my thoughts and prayers are with you all sending my love

Gordon Casselman
3 years ago

Wow where did the time go wish I would have made it up to see u guys miss all our visits at tim hortons chippawa and swimming in the creek u will be sadley missed by rob bonnie and jhonny ur flying high now and at peace till we meet again my old friend gordy casselman

Robert Thibert
3 years ago

Ill miss you always big guy, with all my love , your son Robert

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