Francis Alfred Thibodeau, 79, of Lowell and formerly of Holliston, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ida (Bouret) Thibodeau. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Verellen) Thibodeau to whom he was married for 54 years.

He was a Holliston resident from 1950-1980, then settled in Yuma, AZ. during the winters and Lowell during the summers. A Korea war veteran, he worked at New England Telephone for 30 years, was a member of S.K.I.P.S., and was past Post Commander of the Holliston VFW.

He is survived by 1 son, Michael Thibodeau and his wife Christy of Holliston, 2 daughters, Dawn Marie Burns of Lowell, and Carol Ann Walker of Hopkinton. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Sean, Jude, Jesse, Ben, Chelsey, Melanie, and his great grandchildren, Jason, Bradley, Nathan, Maxwell, Brianna, and one just days away, Kayla Celeste. He is predeceased by a brother, Arthur, and a sister, Celeste Turner.

Calling hours will take place on Sunday, November 9, from 2-5p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, (RT. 16) 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will take place on Monday, November 10th at 10:30a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston.