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12/23/19 09:05 AM #2847    

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Dennis Thibodeau - I hope you celebrate with those you love.  It would be nice if you joined us at our annual class reunion/golf outing this August.  Playing golf isn't a requirement, nor is having any golfing talent.  Larry has made this as stress free as imaginable, but you may just socialize if you so choose.

Scotty good to hear from you and that you and your pooch bring some pleasantness to those in need.  We hope to see your smiling face, too, this August

Arlene, loved the posting and shall have a hug for you next time.  "One size fits all, and they're returnable."

Merriest of Christmases to one and all.


12/23/19 06:07 PM #2848    

 

Tom O'Brien

Dennis T,

What you couldn't wait a couple more days to come out into the world?

Happy Birthday and wishing you many more. hope all is well and when you celebrate tonight I hope your having a large cake.

Take care and have a nice holiday season.


12/23/19 06:55 PM #2849    

 

Tom O'Brien

To All,

Wishing everyone the best and safest of Holiday Seasons.

Keep the faith and stay safe and warm with family and friends.

2020 is near and if anyone is like me I can't wait for it to get here. Maybe in 2020 my heart will get back into rhythm and the old blood pressure will stop dropping down to 95/66.

Scotty, I hope if you are replacing the knee, best for a speedy and easy survival and rehab. Prayers are with you pal.

For everyone having illness the Shrine family be with you and have a Happy, Happy Holiday.

 

OB


12/23/19 11:41 PM #2850    

 

Lorrie Olesak (Bookbinder)

 

Tom O’Brien ... you brought us all through another year with memories and birthday wishes that made everyone a little happier than they were the day before ... thanks for your incredible ability to “care” and “share” ... thanx also to everyone who shared current (as well as past thoughts) regarding things we experience from the past to the present ... let’s face it folks, we LUV hearing about it ... and Lucia, thanks for this great forum ... I don’t post much, but I LUV reading it ...

A very Merry Christmas, and all the best that can happen in the New Year ... much luv to you guys ... and to every graduate of Shrine High School, you’re in GREAT company ... 

 

Lorrie


12/26/19 12:22 AM #2851    

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Bob Morgan.  I hope you got to celebrate with your three grandaughters, (the 3 "M's" I believe you said) and other loved ones.  Wyandotte isn't so far from our Reunion Dining and Golf outing.  Come to the dining after golf if you aren't interested in partaking of the golf.  We'd like to see you.  And a Merry Unbirthday to the rest of us.


12/26/19 11:06 PM #2852    

 

Tom O'Brien

Robert Morgan,

Congrats on another year of fun and frolic.  Happy Birthday and wishes for many more to come.

I hope you and your family had a great day of celebration and there was plenty of cake to go around.

See you next year, same time, same place.

Enjoy 2020.


12/27/19 09:11 AM #2853    

Lucia Lenhard (Johnson)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and will have a happy and healthy new year. 

On a sadder note, we received a note from Dennis Thibideau’s son to inform us of his passin this past November. There were no details and the email was a no reply so I was not able to express condolances on our behalf. 


12/27/19 09:26 AM #2854    

Lucia Lenhard (Johnson)

Update:

i looked at the email from Alan Thibedeau again and saw a way to send our condolences and have done so. 


12/27/19 10:16 AM #2855    

Janet Flick (Stickel)

To add to what Lucia has said,  you can send condolences to Dennis' son Alan at athibodeau@gmail.com.

Alan's note said Dennis passed away "November of last year."  I think that means November, 2018.


12/28/19 09:37 AM #2856    

Lucia Lenhard (Johnson)

Good catch, Janet. 


12/29/19 11:26 AM #2857    

 

Arlene Vachon (Forrester)

I found this well-written obituary for Dennis.  Proud to have been his classmate and friend!

 

 

Dennis Alan Thibodeau, age 73 of Sterling Heights, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital of Troy, Michigan. He was born December 23, 1944 in Royal Oak, son of the late Joseph Oscar and the late Beulah (nee: Henson) Thibodeau. With thanks and praise from a grateful nation, we pay homage to Dennis for his service to our country during the Vietnam War era. As a soldier in our great U.S. Army, he wore the uniform proudly for just under 4 years with 1.5 of those years spent overseas. For his willingness to stand in harm's way, and for answering our nation's call with pride & patriotism, we honor Dennis' bravery and extend our posthumous gratitude for his services rendered and helping define the greatness of America,...in just one soul. Married for over 50 years to the love of his life, Marianne, Dennis absolutely adored his wife and extended the best parts of his compassion into caring for his bride throughout their entire lives together. He was her greatest caretaker and most devout friend, a true example of love in action. And not quite the same but equally special were the relationships he shared with a handful of his childhood buddies, companionships that stood the test of time,…right up until his passing. From the male bonding and fun they shared throughout the years,…to the friendships their wives forged in the process,…to the couples' entertaining they enjoyed as the friendships grew and deepened,…the story that Dennis and his friends share is not only a heartwarming one, but one that actually made the newspapers for its human intrigue and touching nature. How many of us share friendships that make the news? Dennis did. Friendship was obviously a huge aspect of Dennis' life, as additionally evidenced by his membership within the Catholic Church's, Knights of Columbus. Known for their Godly and charitable outreach to the community, Dennis also found great reward through the fraternal brotherhood he shared with his fellow men of faith and how it helped mold him into the man who touched countless hearts and lives along the way. A hard working man by nature, much of Dennis' career path was spent exercising his cerebrum and helping folks manage computer issues. So when the opportunity presented itself for spending time away from the job, Dennis certainly had a handful of favorite pastimes that he enjoyed. In his younger years, and for many of those, Dennis proudly donned the cap of Baseball Coach and helped many youngsters learn the importance of sportsmanship and team playing. He loved being a part of molding these young athletes and watching them come into their own,…right there on the ball diamond. While on the theme of sports, Dennis was also quite passionate about the games of golf and bowling, and spent countless hours throughout his life enjoying both. Whether he was chasing that little white ball around the links in search of that elusive "Hole-in-One,"…or taming the lanes with his bowling ball in hopes of that majestic "300 Game,"…either sport simply afforded Dennis the perfect opportunity of doing what he liked best,…being with his friends making memories to last a lifetime. And when it came time for coming off the field and into the house, there was always loads of fun to be had around the card table playing his favorite game, Euchre. Nothing says fun quite like getting some fellow card players together and tossin' some cards in a little friendly competition, and Dennis loved every minute of it. Yet of all that he loved in life, nothing could hold a candle to the matchless love he held for his precious family. A loving husband, father and grandfather, family was always Priority #1 to Dennis,…and they knew it. His word was golden, his actions were unselfish, and the legacy of love he leaves will forever be treasured. He will be missed immensely and loved beyond measure until we are all united again in Heaven. Rest in peace, dear brother. Dennis was the beloved husband of Marianne. Dear father of Alan (Kelly) Thibodeau and Scott (Jennifer) Thibodeau. Loving grandfather of Jared, Jenna, Jacey, Nick, and John. Brother of Robert (Ruth Ann) Thibodeau, Br. Harold Thibodeau, Wesley Towne, and Fred Towne. Visitation for Dennis will be held Wednesday, November 7th from 3-9 pm, with a 7 pm Rosary Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Road) in Warren. He will lie in state on Thursday from 10:30 am until time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Warren. Following Mass, Military Honors will be performed in recognition of Dennis' service to our country in the United States Army. Memorial donations are welcomed to the American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076 (www.cancer.org),...or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). Please share memories of Dennis at his guest book above.

 


12/31/19 11:15 PM #2858    

Mike Young

Thank you Lucia, Janet and Arlene.  Well done as usual for each of you.  Rest in Peace, Dennis.  I guess that I didn'r really need to put that in print - I doubt that Dennis would need to read.  What a wonderful obituary!!  If St. Peter needed references and/or recommendations, the line to speak on behalf of Dennis would be more than extensive.

I hope that everyone makes 20/20 a wonderful year, that's what I see (pun intended).


01/08/20 07:13 AM #2859    

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, George Penman Brown, the first of our birthdays in the new decade.  Thinking of you always brings your quick wit and smile to mind.  It would be good to see you at our golf outing this August - I'll even give you something to make bending your elbow worthwhile.  Merry Unbirthday to the rest of us.  Make 2020 a terrific year.


01/08/20 02:47 PM #2860    

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Happy Birthday, George, and to all of us this year.  Most of us will be making the 75 year milestone.  I'm grateful for all of you.  We had a good school life!

Thanks, Mike Young, for being our diligent Golf Outing cheerleader.  I do hope you all come.  Date is August 22.  It would be a great way to celebrate our milestone birthdays.

75 and counting!


01/25/20 06:43 AM #2861    

Mike Young

Happy Birthday, Janet Samida!!!  I hope you have a birthday and year that's as bright as your smile.  And a Merry Unbirthday to the rest of us.


01/25/20 11:56 AM #2862    

 

Tom O'Brien

Birthday wishes to Janet. May your day be bright and sunny and be with your friends and loved ones. Hope this year will be your best and brightest.

Be sure to have some ice cream with your cake.


01/29/20 12:24 AM #2863    

Mike Young

Gayle Walker, Joyeux Anniversire, and many more to come.  You always had a ready laugh, a kind heart, a good word for any and every one.  You seemed to be mature beyond your years, well, maybe just a whole lot more mature than I.  I do recall when you played the Polonaise (I hope I spelled that one right.) in the school talent show.  I was more than impressed!!  So were the nuns - I thought that they'd have wanted you to play a religious piece.  I hope that all is well with you in the Windy City and with your loved ones wherever they may be - best to be celebrating with you.


01/29/20 12:20 PM #2864    

 

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday Gayle and may all your next ones be better than this one.

Enjoy your day and be sure to have cake.

 


01/29/20 03:50 PM #2865    

 

Lorrie Olesak (Bookbinder)

... sure, Janet gets ice cream, but not Gayle ... I insist you spread the calories evenly ... wink


01/29/20 04:32 PM #2866    

Gayle Walker (Scahill)

Michael, you are too kind! thank you all for the birthday wishes.  I'm afraid I haven't kept up with the class forum.  Have been very busy with grand kids, Wally's knee replacement, working at the Art Institute on Wednesdays and getting in a little travel.  Best wishes to everyone.


01/29/20 05:39 PM #2867    

 

Bonnie Ellison (Zook)

 

I would like to share with great sadness the passing of:

Michael Hammond, husband of Jayne Scallan Hammond. 

Please see his Obituary at Desmond Funeral Home.

He was a kind and gentle friend, and he will be missed.

Please keep Jayne and their family in your prayers.      

Thanks, Bonnie Ellison Zook


01/29/20 11:04 PM #2868    

Mike Young

Jayne, we are saddened to hear of Michael's passing.  There are times when words are insufficient to express our feelings and this is always one of them.  I hope that you can find time to rejoice in having had such a relationship with this kind and gentle man.  Many of us never have the joy that you have been blessed with for so many years of happy times, crises, celebrations, frustrations, surprises and just quiet personal moments.  My heart goes out to you, Jayne, may you find some peace and solace during these sad moments.  To the rest of us - if there are people in your lives whom you love and haven't told in a while - what are you waitning for?

Thanks, Bonnie for passing on this news, sad though it may be.  Hope to see both of you this August. 


01/30/20 06:54 AM #2869    

 

Arlene Vachon (Forrester)

My heartfelt sympathy to Jayne and her family.  You will be in my prayers.


01/30/20 06:57 AM #2870    

 

Arlene Vachon (Forrester)

Tom Scott - a very Happy Birthday to you!  You mentioned you were to have knee replacement surgery this month.  I hope all went well and will expect a video of you on the dance floor at your celebration tonight!  Enjoy!


01/30/20 08:25 AM #2871    

Mike Young

Scotty, have a happy birthday and a quick and complete recovery from your operation.  You'd best bring some ice cream with that cake with those athletic ladies there to help you celebrate.  Looking forward to seeing you at our reunion golf outing - I'll supply a quaff for you.


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