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GEORGE GIBBS Obituary

GIBBS, George J. Jr. Of Onset, formerly of Canton, passed away April 12th after a brief illness. Beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Janice O. Gibbs (Odell). Father of Kathy McCormack and her husband Paul of Canton, Carrie Bird and her husband Richard of Canton, George Gibbs of Onset, and Timothy Gibbs and his wife Susan of Canton. Brother of Ada Goodrich of Canton and the late John Gibbs. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service at the Congregational Church of Canton, Canton, Wednesday morning at 10:00. Burial private. Donations may be made in George's memory to a charity of one's choice. For complete obituary and guestbook, see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 13 to Apr. 17, 2022.

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Warm Embrace Arrangement

Ernie McAlister and Family

Sent Flowers

Mike Martin

April 18, 2022

My deepest condolences, I´m sorry to hear of George´s passing. I remember being hired as the first apprentice from local 537 when Gibbs and McAllister started.

Sue (Gibbs) and Paul Rice

April 17, 2022

So sad to learn of George´s passing. I always will remember your family in the Big house on York. With Enough cousins to play with.

Domenic Tiberi

April 15, 2022

So sorry to hear of George passing Out deepest condolences from the Tiberi family.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Bill, Betsy, and Dawn

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Memorial Events
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Apr

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

455 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021

Apr

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Congregational Church of Canton

Canton, MA

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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

455 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021

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