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Barbara Gibbon Obituary
Friends and family may gather to share memories of Barbara from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday (May 8, 2017) at the Townsend Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527, where a memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday (May 9, 2017) in Glenview Cemetery in Pulteney, N.Y.
Barbara was born on February 18, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Freeda (Zimmer) Mack. She had attended nursing school at Geneva General Hospital earning her LPN. She had worked as a nurse for many years at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. Barbara enjoyed golfing and playing bridge at the Lakeside Country Club. She was also a member of the Penn Yan Moose Club and the Women's Club. Barbara had also volunteered at the Once Again Shop in Penn Yan.
Barbara is survived by her children Michael (Kerry Bowman) Lamphier, Beth (Harlow Brokaw) Payne, and John W. (Sherry) Gibbon II; grandchildren Colin Lamphier, Adell Brasch, Zachary Parsons, Sean Gibbon, Jeanie Goosman, Kim Verstringhe, and Michelle Fabiani; four great-grandchildren; sister, Bette Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John W. Gibbon; and daughter, Sally Gibbon.
Memories of Barbara may be shared at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Gibbon
Ron Dailey
May 6, 2017
Lamphier & Gibbon Families,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Barb, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Gerry Turner
May 5, 2017
Our heartfelt sympathies to all of Barb's family. She was a very special lady.
Gretchen Ullrich
May 5, 2017
John & Sherry: So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and yours.
Gretchen
Deborah Flood
May 4, 2017
Bless you Barb. Enjoy Heaven's nineteenth hole!
Charis Butson Anderson
May 4, 2017
I have known Barb my entire life, her mom was my moms best friend and her sister is my lifetime best friend. We called her babs when we were young. beautiful lady, will be missed. RIP Barb
Paul Werner
May 4, 2017
Boobie,
Rest in peace. God Bless you. All my love.
PW
Una Tones
May 4, 2017
Deepest sympathy to Barb's family. I worked with Barb at Soldiers and Sailors for many years. A very fun loving person. Rest In Peace Barb.
Laurie Haj
May 3, 2017
John, I am so sorry for your loss. Laurie Haj
Linda Staiger
May 3, 2017
John and Sherry, the loss of your Mom is traumatic no matter the age. Hold her in your hearts and allow thoughts of her to fill your souls. Live as a testimonial to her. God's blessings to you. Love, Linda and Gene
Marsha Devine
May 3, 2017
My deepest sympathies to Barbara's family and friends. Barbara was a longtime family friend and close friend of my Mom's. She joined us at many family birthday's, dinners and Fourth of July picnics - we will always remember Barb as part of or family. She will be missed.
Cathy Lamphier
May 3, 2017
Peace to you Aunt Barb, and all who love you!
Patricia Rey
May 3, 2017
I am so sorry Barb was a fun person to be with and will be missed so praying for u all and both stay strong
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