Ronald J. Thibault

Thibault, Ronald J. Age 44, of Fenton, died suddenly Saturday the 20th of August 2005. Funeral Services will be 12PM Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Rev. Fr. David Harvey officiating. Interment in Tyrone Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Friday 11AM-4PM and 6-9PM and 11AM Saturday until the time of service at the funeral home. Ron was born on March 26,1961 in Hartford CT., the son of Ron and Jane Thibault . He was a graduate of E.O. Smith High school and grew up in Ashford, CT. His ancestry was French, Hungarian and Yankee. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Ashford Volunteer Fire Dept. and an avid muscle car and Nascar enthusiast. Ron grew up immersed in the dog show world as his family- owned kennel, (Nashau-Auke), bred many BIS, group winning, and champion Newfoundlands Ron met his wife Ann Marie (Torres) through a mutual love of the Newfoundland breed and they were married on April 1, 1986 . Through the years he lived in San Diego, Nipomo, and Mira Loma, CA working for the Pennzoil Corp. and Mobil Corp. as a driver and salesman in the motor oil and fuel industry. Ron and Ann relocated to Fenton, MI in 1996 where he worked for Atlas Oil and Kenan Advantage Tank Lines Corp. in the same industry. Storytyme Newfoundlands and Mean Lady Dog Training was a creative blend of Ron and Ann's talents combining over 65 years of dog knowledge. 'Ben', his first home-bred Champion played the part of 'Sandy' in the musical 'Annie' last year for the Fenton Village Players. Ron and his dog were a familiar sight at Linden Summer Happenings and around town. Ron was a hardworking, truly devoted husband to Ann and father to his three children; Cheryl, age 18, Brandon, age 14 and Dustin, age 13. He supported and encouraged them to find their passion and pursue their dreams. He recently had become involved in the Navy Sea Cadet program encouraging Brandon to pursue his love of diving and exploration. An avid hard- rock enthusiast, he and Dustin spent countless hours listening to music and learning everything he could about different guitars, their sounds and effects just so he could share in Dustin's love of guitars. His love of animals and his devotion to his daughter was fueled by many common interests. He was her #1 fan and no matter the hour, he always had time for her and her love of horses, forensics and behavior. His biggest thrill was watching his children become successful in their interests. He was an active member in the Great Lakes Newfoundland Club, Newfoundland Club of New England and Newfoundland Club of America. Ron was a man who always took the time to help someone in need. He was a wonderful cook, loved to entertain and always gave of himself 150 percent no matter what the job was or what needed to be done. He is survived by his beloved heartbroken wife Ann, daughter Cheryl Ann, sons Brandon Lee and Dustin Alan of Fenton, mother Jane Helen Sabo of Ashford CT., brother David and wife Donna Thibault, nephew Joey, nieces Jessica and Joann of Union, CT., father-in- law Manuel J. Torres of Chino Valley, AZ and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and in-laws and a wealth of friends spread throughout the U.S. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Lee Thibault and his mother- in- law Maria E. Torres. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Noble Odyssey Foundation A 501c-3 foundation (for the Naval Sea Cadet Corp.) or to the family. Friends may share an online condolence for the family or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com