Charles Raoul Bibaud

WORCESTER – Charles Raoul Bibaud, 76, of Birmingham Road, Worcester, died Friday, October 16, 2009 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after complications from a stroke.

He leaves his wife of 53 years, Carol Beatrice (Moran) Bibaud; three sons, Charles F. Bibaud and his wife Kathleen of Oakham, Timothy M. and his wife Elizabeth of Worcester and William C. Bibaud and his wife Kelly of West Boylston; four grandchildren, Alli, Patrick, Timothy and Taylor; and two brothers, Richard Bibaud of Amesbury and Paul Bibaud of Eliot, Maine. A son, Peter T. Bibaud and a brother, Philip Bibaud predeceased him. Charles was born in Amesbury, son of Raoul U. and Marguerite (Brochu) Bibaud, and lived in Worcester most of his life.

He was a graduate of Assumption Preparatory School, Assumption College and earned Master’s degrees from both Boston University and Assumption College. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 7 ½ years and was a basketball consultant, French West Africa, for the U.S. State Dept. in 1963.

Charlie was a professional educator having taught 15 years at Assumption Prep. and 14 years at Saint John’s High School where he was Director of Athletics for 17 years, Academic Dean for 7 years and a member of the Saint John’s Board of Trustees. In his career he coached basketball, baseball, football, soccer and cross country. He was the director of the Assumption Prep. Middle School and day camp and the Cape Cod Bay Basketball camp, and executive director of the Bob Cousy International 6’2” Under Basketball Tournament in 1996. He was honored in 1980 by being named the National Coach of the Year for the Northeast, Paul Johnson Award, 1966 N.E. Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Saint John’s and Assumption College Hall of Fame. He was one of the winningest coaches in Massachusetts High School basketball history. Apart from his involvement with Assumption Prep. and Saint John’s High School, Charlie was an active member of the Our Lady of Rosary Parish where he served as lector and was currently compiling the history of the parish for its centennial celebration. He was also a member of the First Friday Club and was an adorer for the past 15 years at St. George’s Parish Perpetual Adoration.

In 1980, Charlie co-founded Kangaroo Crossing, an athletic footwear and apparel store in Worcester. He was very active in his support of numerous youth leagues and teams throughout Worcester County. Aside from his many accomplishments in the fields of business education and athletics, he was most proud of his grandchildren and his ability to be the best Pepere for them.

Charlie’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staffs at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus Emergency Room and to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, for their care and support.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 18th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral for Charles will be held on Monday, October 19th, from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 23 Fales Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Saint John’s High School, Scholarship Fund, 378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545; or Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 23 Fales Street, Worcester, MA 01606.

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