Hugues Theberge Obituary (1939 - 2024)

Augusta - Hugues Theberge, 85, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at MaineGeneral Medical Center with his family by his side. Hugues was born in Saint-Comé, Quebec, on July 11, 1939. He was the son of Alphonse and Geraldine Theberge. On September 16, 1961, he married Diane Poulin. They lived in Beauceville where he worked at a shoe shop. In 1966, Hughes came to North Anson and got a job at Woodtek, where he made gunstocks for the war in Vietnam. In 1967, his wife and 3 boys moved from Canada to a home he bought in North Anson. Hugues turned part of the home into a boarding home for Canadian and local mill workers. In 1971, they had their 4th child. Hugues worked at Woodtek until 1984. After that, Hugues had many different jobs until retirement, from kitchen designs to merchandising. Since February 23, 2016, Hugues has resided at Gray Birch Rehabilitation in Augusta. Throughout most of Hugues’ life, oil painting was his passion. Until he became partially blind, he would paint beautiful paintings that are displayed in his family and friends’ home. Hugues second passion was his flower gardening. When he lost his home and moved to different apartments, it did not stop him from creating beautiful gardens everywhere he went. Staff would buy him flowers to plant for them. Hugues’ greatest joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He moved closer to his daughter to help her raise her 4 children while she worked. He was their father figure and loved being with them. Even in his final hours, he said “My grandchildren are my reward.” Hugues taught us so much in life, building, remodeling, vacationing, work ethics, morals, and values. Hugues loved life until his death. His battle with cancer ended his life but not his spirit. It will live on forever and he will bring color wherever he goes. He is survived by his four children and their families. His son Martin and his wife Linda, their children Nicholas, Erica, Molly, and Ryan. Grayson and children, Teagan, Landyn, Gunner, Grayson, Quinn. His son, André and his wife Patricia, their children, Kristen, Jessica and his great grandchildren Dawson, Corbin, Lorelei, and Harper. His son Simon and his wife Angela, their children Sophia, and Alexander. His daughter Natalie and her children Joshua, Patrick, April, and Erin and his great grandchildren Hazen and Isabella. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on August 10, 2024, at 9:00 am at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, followed by a burial at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Father Rasle Road, Madison. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at www.aablecremationservice.com. Dad may have gone from this Earth, but his legacy lives on. With his love, a family was born that will live in his shadow forever. Click this link to view additional details about Hugues's Services: https://my.gather.app/remember/hugues-theberge