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Mary Gibson Obituary

Mary "Eileen" Gibson, 81, died November 17, 2025 in Ithaca, N.Y. She was born December 23, 1943 in Baltimore, M.D., to Robert Chalmers and E. May Campbell. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles W. B. Gibson, her son Robert Charles Gibson and her daughter, Pamela Eileen Gibson (Shawn Steele). She is also survived by five brothers, Robert (Cindy), Richard (Lynn), John (Bonnie), Mark (Gail), and Michael (Suzie) and one sister Arielle (Mark). She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother David Campbell (Nancy). At her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Friends my contact her immediate family at their homes. She would be honored by friends who wish to send a donation to the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation, 101 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 or a charity of their choosing.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by 607 News Now on Nov. 18, 2025.

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