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Mary Gibboney Obituary

Mary Anne Gibboney VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Anne Gibboney, born Nov. 25, 1938, beloved wife of Donald Gibboney for 50 years, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hari, died Dec. 30, 2010. Survivors include daughter, Dona and her son Brenden; son, Dana and his wife Diane and their boys John and Donald; brothers, Joe, Gerry and wife Linda; sisters Betsy and husband Bob, Evelyn and husband Gene. Mary Anne was loved by everyone she met in her many activities and will be missed by all. She will be buried at Old Donation Church in Virginia Beach following a graveside ceremony led by the Rev. Bob Randall at a later date. Donations to the MS Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate. org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 2, 2011.

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Susan Head

January 5, 2011

I worked with Mary Anne several years ago at Virginia Beach Public Library. She was a sweetheart. My deepest sympathy, Susan Head

Jan Rutland

January 3, 2011

To Mary Anne's family
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Anne when her husband, Donald, moved Mary Anne into Oakdale Heights, now Pacifica. I was the Activity Director at that time. Mary Anne was a very active member of that community. She loved people and any event on the calendar or event planned she would enjoy being a part of. She didn't let any of her health issues prevent her from having fun and was loved by everyone. Mary Anne's smile would light up a room, everything was possible. She had amazing strength and faith. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time. She will be dearly missed.

Warmest Regards,
Jan Rutland

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