Roger Thibault, one half of first same-sex civil union in North America, dies at 77
A member of the first same-sex couple to be legally joined in a civil union in North America has died.
Theo Wouters said his husband Roger Thibault, 77, died in his arms Friday. The two men had shared their lives for 50 years. Roger Thibault places a wedding band on Theo Wouters during their wedding at the Montreal Courthouse on Thursday July 18, 2002. They were the first same-sex couple to be legally joined in a civil union in North America.Wouters said Thibault suffered from Parkinson’s disease. “Unfortunately, Rogers’ illnesses progressed very fast,” he said in an interview. “Last week, his condition deteriorated quite quickly.
Wouters, 81, said he hopes that future generations will remember the fight that he and his husband waged against homophobia, particularly in the Montreal suburb of Pointe-Claire, where they organized a march that drew thousands of people in May 2001.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Roger Thibault, one half of first same-sex civil union in Quebec, dies at 77Thibault’s husband, Theo Wouters, says he hopes future generations will remember the couple’s fight against homophobia
Read more »
Ontario Becomes First in North America to Require Naloxone Kits at Job SitesThe Ontario government has mandated that employers in industries where opioid use is common must carry naloxone kits and train staff members on how to use them. This move comes as a response to the opioid crisis, with construction and manufacturing industries receiving almost half of the province's kits.
Read more »
Discovering Jewish Identity at a Summer Camp in North AmericaA writer shares their experience at a Jewish summer camp in North America, where they learned about nature, developed new skills, and formed lasting bonds with fellow campers. The camp became a place where their Jewish roots were deeply planted in Canadian soil.
Read more »
An insider's perspective on the worst blackout in North America, 20 years laterA look back on the massive blackout that swept across North America in 2003.
Read more »
An insider's perspective on the worst blackout in North America, 20 years laterAt 4:11 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2003, the system supervisor in the control room overseeing Ontario's electrical grid saw four alarms pop up on his computer screen.
Read more »
Insider’s perspective on worst blackout in North America, 20 years laterAt 4:11 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2003, the system supervisor overseeing Ontario\u0027s electrical grid saw four alarms pop up on his computer screen.
Read more »