BORN

1934

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Summerville Funeral Home

1997 Harwood Dr

Sandy Creek, New York

Kent Hibbard Obituary

Kent I. Hibbard May 7, 2021 Kent I. Hibbard, 86, of Sandy Creek passed away May 7, 2021 at Morning Star Nursing Center, Oswego, NY. Kent was the son of Paul and Charlotte Hibbard and was born on September 10, 1934. Kent was a 1952 graduate of Evans Mills High School. He was a member of U.S. Army and spent two years in the Philippines as a member of ASA and was honorably discharges in 1957. After serving in the Army, Kent went on to Canton ATC College and received an Associate's Degree. He went to work for the Borden Company in Watertown before taking a job with New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets, retiring in 1996. Kent loved hunting and fly fishing and tied most of his own flies. He also loved camping with his family in the Adirondack Mountains. He was a founding member of the Calcium Fire Company, originally organized in 1953. One of his most favorite things was managing the Milk Bar for over 30 years at the New York State Fair and being able to hire so many of the Camillus neighborhood kids to work there. Kent is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Ruth McIlroy Hibbard, three children, son David Michael (Linda), daughters, Sherry Seabury (Gregg), Karen Almonte (Leonard), five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and another great grandson to be born soon and a sister Paulette Shiffner (Don). He was predeceased by a brother Walter Hibbard. Per Kent's request there will be no calling hours or service. Arrangements are with Summerville Funeral Home. www.summervillefh.com Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from May 12 to May 16, 2021.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Kent Hibbard

Sponsored by The Family.

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

Ruth and family,
I was very much saddened to hear about your loss. Kent was the person who most guided me through my early years with Agriculture & Markets and I greatly appreciated that.
I second Larry Duchaney's comments about Kent and the Rainbow Milk Bar. Kent put his heart and sweat into it and the results have shown over all these years since.
Kent will be missed by many people and I am one of them.
Take care,
Jim Fitts

Jim Fitts

Coworker

May 16, 2021

Kent was a very hard worker and he helped to make the Milk Bar at the New York State Fair a great success when he was in charge of it.
Kent was always great to work with during the years at Milk Control.
So sorry to hear of his passing sending condolences and thoughts to everyone.
Cynthia and Larry Petersen

Cynthia Petersen

Coworker

May 16, 2021

Karen and family, Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are you all.

James an Deborah Almonte

May 15, 2021

Ruth, I was so sorry to hear of Kent's death. I have such fond memories of getting together with the two of you to play cards, make whiskey sours and laugh ourselves silly! You and the kids are in my prayers.

Marcia A Bechard

Family

May 15, 2021

Ruth, Mike, Sherry and Karen,
We were sorry to read about Kent's passing. He was a hard working, honest, dedicated State employee. The New York State rainbow milk bar was one of the best exhibit's because of his hard work to make it succeed.
We know he will be missed.
Larry and Wendy Duchaney

Larry Duchaney

Coworker

May 14, 2021

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Kent Hibbard's name

Memorial Events
for Kent Hibbard

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Summerville Funeral Home

1997 Harwood Dr, Sandy Creek, NY 13145

How to support Kent's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Kent Hibbard's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more