Cheryl Marie Harford (Thibodeau) Obituary (1954

Cheryl Marie Harford (Thibodeau), age 71, passed away from illness at Maine General in Augusta on December 6th, 2025. The daughter of Gerald and Janet Thibodeau, Cheryl was born in Camden, Maine, on December 3rd, 1954. She was raised in the Rockport area and was a proud graduate of Camden-Rockport High School. Her life was rooted in Midcoast Maine. For the past 18 years, Cheryl worked at Reny's Department Store in Camden. A dedicated and versatile employee, she embraced every job imaginable at Reny's. She particularly took immense pride in being able to help people. She had a strong work ethic and always greeted her customers with a smile. Cheryl was a woman who found her greatest joy in the simple, meaningful moments of life. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family above all else. She cherished her role as a mother and grandmother. She loved taking her children and grandchildren for long, enjoyable walks to downtown Camden and visiting the local parks. These walks were often accompanied by stories and laughter, creating lasting memories. Cheryl had a deep love for food and family gatherings. She was a wonderful cook and took pleasure in teaching her children her favorite recipes. She also fostered a spirit of friendly competition, loving to watch sports with her family and engaging in lively discussions about team plays. Over the holidays, she was the family's reigning champion of board games and cards, patiently teaching many of her grandchildren how to play various games. Cheryl was pre-deceased by her loving parents, Gerald and Janet Thibodeau, and her brother, Gerald Thibodeau, Jr. of Rockport, ME. She is survived by her siblings: Dawn Bailey, Arthur Thibodeau, Steve Thibodeau, and Wayne Thibodeau. She was the devoted mother of Nicole Dearborn, Kelly Harford, Ashley Harford, and Andrew Harford. She was a loving grandmother to Rylee Harford, Jack Dearborn, Luke Dearborn, Mason Harford, Tidus Harford, and Ember Harford. There will be no services at this time, but a graveside committal service will be announced in the spring.2b