At Southlake Health Hospital, Newmarket, on Monday, March 9, 2026, Josephat “Joe” Thebeau passed surrounded by his loved ones, at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Robin (née Brown). Loving father of Katherine (Katie) and her husband Steven Taylor, Christine, and William (Billy). Cherished and proud poppa of Elizabeth (Lizzy) and Henry.
Joe was born on September 8, 1951 in St. Ignace, New Brunswick to Joseph and Delphine (née Richard) Thebeau. Dear brother of Hubert and Yvonne (both deceased), Melina and Charles Roy (both deceased), Elzear (deceased) and Maria, Emile, Pierre and Margerite (both deceased), Marie Louise and Alyre (deceased) Richard, Robert and Lynn (deceased), Delphin and Irma (deceased), Noella and Telex (deceased) Guimond, Patricia (deceased) and Desire Thibodeau, Theodore (deceased) and Jeanette, Amand and Elianne. Dear son-in-law of Lillian Jean Brown (née Wilkie). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families, as well as his many friends from golf, the gym, the Knights of Columbus, and bonfires.
The family will receive their friends and family at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Thursday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 6 – 8 o’clock. Funeral Mass with cremated remains present will be held in St. Mary’s Mission Church, 190 Mactaggart Drive, Nobleton on Friday morning, March 13 at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow in the church hall.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Mission Church, 190 Mactaggart Drive, Nobleton L0G 1N0. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Dane Eldridge
Joe…nothing but great memories
our hockey and travel down east
thank you
Joe Saraceni
Dear Robin and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Will always have fond memories of Joe and his kind, warm demeanour. He was a great man and will be truly missed by all of us.
Phyllis
Sending my condolences.
Joe was one of the good guys!
May he rest in peace
From
Phyllis, Devlin and Family
Joe Proskie
Robin, I met you and Joe down in Ixtapa Mexico though Bob and Nancy. Joe was such a great pleasure to be around, he will be missed!
Sara Purves
Dear Robin, Katie, Christine and Billy,
We are so very sorry to hear about Joe. He was such a very nice man. Please know you are all in our thoughts. Kristin and Geoff spent so much time at your place and always felt so welcome.
The Purves Family
Rick Mcknight
Condolences to Joe’s family and friends, he will be missed at the Wellness Centre, in Bolton for the morning sessions. Enjoyed conversations and stories, always a smile and a laugh. God speed Joe.
Jim Stephenson
Joe was a good friend , we had a bunch of great times with great friends .
Golfin was always a hoot
Take care my friend
Deep
I was very saddened to hear about Joe’s passing. I had the pleasure of seeing him every Thursday at the Bolton Wellness Centre and our conversations were always something I truly looked forward to. He was kind, thoughtful, always smile and a joy to talk with. I will truly miss you and our chat Joe!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences Joe family.
Pam
Dear Robin and family
Jean and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy ❤️ May he rest in peace, we love you all.
Jean & Pam
Anna and family
Condolences to Joe’s family and friends
Andre Thebeau and family
Dear Robin and family
Our deepest condolences. Uncle Joe will always be remembered as a favorite at all those family reunions and visits to NB. Evertime I ever saw him he always had a big smile or a big laugh and having fun. I always looked forward to talking with him.
He will be missed by all.
Tara
Aunt Robin, Katie, Christine and Billy
Thinking of you all during this heartbreaking time!
Sending you all big hugs and remember to always cherish the special times you all shared together!
I have lots of wonderful memories of Uncle Joe growing up and him always wanting to have fun and see the lighter side of life!
Mark, Tara, Noah and Katelyn Lathangue
Camille et Huberte Thebeau
Sympathy to all the Family’s
Susan and Bill Mays
My Dearest sister Robin, Katie, Christine, and Billy. There are no words to give you right now other than we love you all, and we are here for anything you need. Rest assured ,as his faith promised him, Joe is at peace with God and watching over you all, Take cover.
In Your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brother, Joe. . In this life You embraced him with Your tender love; deliver Joe now from every evil and bid him eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome Joe into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with Your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Helen Bible
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.My deepest condolences to Robin and all the family.
Livain & Patricia Thebeau
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Monique Thebeau
Dear auntie Robin, Katie, Christine and Billy I offer you my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I will always remember Uncle Joe as being the most humble of all his brothers 😉
I send you loving prayers of comfort, strength and support during this time. Blessings to all of you. With much love ❤️ Monique Thebeau
Cora Gentile
Sincere Condolences Robin & all your beautiful family. Sending Love . Cora & Vivian Gentile ❤️❤️
Emma
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to Robin, Christine and your family.
Brad and Emma Chapman
Nancy Pilzecker
Dear Robin and family,
Arnie and I are so sad for your loss. We remember Joe always smiling and laughing and we will always think of him this way. Our thoughts are with you and the kids and grandkids.
With Love, Nancy and Arnie Pilzecker
Robert (Bob) and Linda Boak
So sorry to hear about Joe. Our condolences go out to the Family.
Katharina Marquardt
Dear Robin,
We were so very sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss.
We will be thinking of you in the days to come and sending you lots of love.
Katharina and Barbara
Anne Thomson
Robin Our condolences to you, Katie, Christine and Billy. Joe always had a smile on his face and welcomed conversation whenever we met. May your wonderful memories of him live on in your hearts forever. Rest in Peace Joe.
Anne and Lorne
Kaitlin, Katy, and Theo
We’re so sorry for your loss, Katie, Steve, Lizzy, and Henry, and all the family. We’re thinking of you and sending love during this difficult time.