Dr. P.L. Thibaut Brian, 87, Bradenton, FL, died April 2, 2018.
Born in New Orleans, LA he has been a snowbird of Bradenton since the 1990’s from Allentown, PA. He attended the Church of the Mediator in Allentown, PA and the Church of the Annunciation in Bradenton, FL.
He worked for Air Products for 24 years, retiring in 1994, after serving as Vice President – Engineering and as a member of the Board of Directors. Thibaut has been a champion of engineering and safety excellence throughout his engineering profession.
He had been active in the leadership of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology and the American Industrial Health Council. He had been honored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers with two major awards, by election to the National Academy of Engineering and by election to foreign membership in the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK).
Predeceased by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" in 2016, he is survived by his sons, Richard (Susan) and James (Sheryl); his daughter, Evelyn Ô’Evie’’; his grandchildren, Richard Christopher Brian and Lauren Brian Spears and his great grandson, Olin Thomas Spears.
Visitation will be 9:15AM-9:45AM, Saturday, April 7, 2018 in the Church of the Annunciation Parrish Hall 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, with the Services to follow at 10:00AM in the Church.
There will be a reception that will follow the Services in the Parrish Hall. Burial will be 2:00PM Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 US Hwy 19 North, Palmetto, FL 34221.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of Annunciation.
