Jean Marian Gibson, 84, of Wasaga Beach died after a short illness at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Monday, April 21, 2014. She was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and Arvila Gulley (pre deceased). Jean was the loving wife for 51 years of Fredrick William Gibson predeceased 1998. She leaves behind sons Don Gibson and his wife Linda of Sudbury , Brian Gibson and his wife Brenda of Ospringe and daughter Dianne Butler and husband Don Nicholson of London. She is sadly missed by her Grandchildren Dylan Gibson (Anita), Jeffrey Gibson, Erin Wismer (Troy), Dean Butler and Craig Butler (fiancé Heather). Great Grandmother to precious children Avery Wismer, Darby John and Matilda Anne Gibson. Beloved sister to Louis Gulley of Niagara, Ontario. Jean leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Jean will also be missed by her pet dog companion PeeWee a survivor from Hurricane Katrina.
Jean was born and raised on a farm in Tottenham, Ontario. In 1947 she married Fred Gibson a trained mechanic who had served in WW II. Both she and Fred successfully farmed for 22 years in Beeton. A proud farm woman, she became the President of the Beeton Agricultural Fair and was most honored during the 100th anniversary Beeton Fair parade and festivities.
They moved to Alliston in 1969 where she enjoyed gardening and antique collecting for many years. They enjoyed travelling, boating, fishing, gardening and wintered in Arizona for many years. She and Fred officially retired in 1986 to the Nottawasaga River in Wasaga Beach. Jean was an active member in her community serving as a volunteer for the Food Bank, United Church and many euchre card playing days at the Prime Time in Wasaga Beach.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Sunday April 27, 2014 from 10:30am until time of Service in the Chapel at 12:30pm. Donations in memory of Jean may be made by mailing your cheque to The Special Friends Club P.O. Box #248, Hillsburg, Ontario, N0B 1Z0 (Please note on your cheque ‘In memory of Jean Gibson’).
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Herb & Shirley Kuz says
We were saddened to hear of Jean’s passing. Deepest condolences to Don, Brian, Dianne and the whole Gibson clan. Jean epitomized the idea of a farm wife – hard working, resilient and supportive of her family and community. She will be missed by all! Sincerely, Herb & Shirley.
Joan & Ray Porter says
Our condolences to ALL of Jean’s family. Ray and I met Jean one Saturday nite about 14 years ago at the Prime Time Club where she taught us how to play bid euchre. She was a lovely thoughtful person, with many stories to tell….our deepest sympathy to all the family
Linda Hunt says
Jean has been a faithful member of our Wasaga Beach United Church for many years, and will be sadly missed by many who new her.
Our thoughts and prayers go to her family during this difficult loss and pray that the Lord will bring them to peace!
Gord Chambers and Nicole Beaulieu says
We have fond memories of Jean. She was so easy to talk to, vibrant and always interesting. Our sincere condolences to her family. Gord and Nicole
Jean Gibson says
Condolences from Margaret Ferguson (Bill 2008) Shelburne and Dorothy Naylor (Walter 2012) Orangeville. We were Arizona holiday friends during the winter months.
Sincere sympathy to the Family.
Carole Young says
One of my last memories of Jean will be the visit to our house last summer. She was surprized and proud of the fact that she and Don “put up” so many jars of raspberry jam. Peewee sat on her lap constantly and she related how perfect he was suited to her needs. She seemed older but quite content,very proud of all of her children and grand kids. She spoke of some of the many changes that she saw during her lifetime, in particular; woman’s fuller range of choice compared to the 1950s. David and I send our sympathy to all the family.
Bob and Nancy Rogers says
Don, Lin and family,
In this celebration of Jean’s life, a life well lived, may the many memories of her comfort and sustain you.
Bob and Nancy Rogers
Lynn and Larry Marshall says
Jean was a high energy person who lived on her own, doted on PeeWee, and was a good cook.
Although she endured plenty of protracted, miserable health conditions most of her older adult life, she was good-humoured, and continued to rally.
We admired her spirit, which we believe she conveyed to her three children who continue to convey it to their children and so on.
She was a wonderful example.
Lee & Tim Doyle says
It is so sad to hear of Jean’s passing. I believe she may be the last of the Hammell’s school parents to pass away. She will have a great reunion in Heaven with all of our parents. May she rest in peace.
Ken & Joy Trottier says
Jean impressed me from the get-go. Hard working , salt of the earth , work-ethic folk with no pretense whatsoever . She will be missed by many and for good reason. Sincere sympathy to sister Linda, Brother-in-law Don and all the family. Ken & Joy Trottier