Gilbert "Gibby" Pitcairn

Gilbert Pitcairn Obituary

PITCAIRN, Gilbert "Gibby" Gilbert "Gibby" Pitcairn of Simsbury, died at home on Tuesday, (August 3, 2004) at age 49. Mr. Pitcairn was the proprietor of Gibby's Antiques. He managed Gibby's Sugarloaf Mountain Antiques on Farm Village Road in Simsbury for over 12 years. At the same time he diligently maintained a Hartford Courant early morning delivery service to hundreds of customers in the area. Mr. Pitcairn was a graduate of Renbrook School in Avon, and Westminster School in Simsbury. He attended Colby College in Waterville, ME until his fathers failing health in the 1970's. Gibby grew-up in Simsbury with his family in an eighteenth century stagecoach stop located on Canton Road at the entrance to Old Stone Crossings. His surroundings and educational experiences growing up fueled Gibby's lifelong passion for reading and reveling in the history of the world. During his youth he and his family would return to the Southcoast of Massachusetts where his mother was reared and cousins remained. Summers were also spent sailing as a family off the New England coast. He loved to fish. He loved and closely followed most major sports. He was very active in school in Lacrosse, Ice Hockey and Soccer. He was co-captain of his high school Lacrosse and Ice Hockey teams. He carried forward his love of sports by sharing his knowledge and experience with youngsters. He was also extremely fond of all animals, and his beloved canine companions. Gibby cared deeply for all living things. Gibby Pitcairn is survived by his daughter Christine Pitcairn of Collinsville; sisters, Dorothea S. Broughton of Paint Lick, KY and Jean C. K. Pitcairn of Dartmouth, MA, along with their families. He also leaves behind a former wife, Nancy Benson of Collinsville and a girlfriend, Karen Robinson and her sons, Andrew and Jeff. He is predeceased by his parents, William deGau Pitcairn and Margaret C. (Seaver) Pitcairn. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Gibby will be held at 2 p.m on Saturday, August 7, at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 197 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury. Private interment will occur in the near future at the family plot in Greenwich. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Simsbury, CT Land Trust in memory of Gibby Pitcairn. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 6, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Pitcairn

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Mccoy Minors

February 9, 2018

Wow. Just found out today you had passed. My brother, Eugene n me, will never forget your coming to our island, Bermuda, when we were youngsters, with the lacrosse team. Then me , coming yrs later in the 80s from boarding school in Maine. So sad to read that both you and moms have passed. Loved your entire family.
Sincerely, McCoy Minors.
Palm Bay , Florida.

Darcy Duprey

August 9, 2004

I am very saddened by our loss of Gibby. I have been blessed to have known Gibby, his best freind and x wife Nancy, and daughter Christeen for years although have not been in recent contact with them. The three of them frequented "Mario's Ristorante" for dinner many times (next door to Gibbys shop) and it was such a pleasure to talk with them. They were the most pleasant and kind folks to be around that I always looked forward to their next visit. It seemed many folks found themselves attracted to the three of them because they were always so very freindly and fun. I feel extremly sad for Gibby's close family, longtime girlfriend and her children, as well as all of his close freinds in this time of great sorrow and wanted to let them know that they as well as Gibby will be in my prayers. My heart and prayers go out to all that knew and loved Gibby, he will be greatly missed by all of us.

God Bless,

Darcy Duprey

Susan Diters

August 6, 2004

I was stunned and saddened to hear of Gibby's death. He was a wonderful"travel buddy" to and from Colby in his lovely convertable (with no heat!!!!), and I have fond memories of the great sandwiches 'Mom' would pack for the return trips. Gibby is in my thoughts and prayers, as are you, his family.

Carol Glynn

August 6, 2004

I was in shock to hear about Gibby. This is a real loss. I have many menories about Gibby and the shop. Most of them were good ones.

I just had knee surgery so won't be able to attend the services, but I will be with everyone in my thoughts.

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