Howard Gibson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard “Hoot” Gibson on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at the age of 92 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Jennie Gibson (nee Cipparone). He was a loving father and grandfather who left so many wonderful memories for his family: daughter Gale, his late son-in-law Jim, daughter Gloria, son-in-law Dave and grandchildren Ryan, Marissa, Kim and Daniel. Born in Sudbury, Ontario. Howard is predeceased by his mother Lottie and sisters, Ena, Edna, Vi and Evelyn. A World War II Veteran, Howard served as an air gunnery instructor in the Royal Canadian air Force at Prince Edward Island. A proud resident of Windsor, and later Ajax, Ontario where he worked at Chrysler Trim Plant until his retirement. After retirement, which was brief for Hoot, he had the time of his life driving a van delivering books for Fitzhenry & Whiteside. He enjoyed life to the fullest – playing baseball, golfing, fishing, growing Christmas trees, playing bridge and cribbage, traveling, watching sports on T.V., dancing to big bands of his era, breaking into song at the drop of a hat, cracking endless jokes with his quick witted sense of humour, exercising every morning and reading the Toronto Star, which he called the best paper in the world! Sincere thanks to the nurses, support staff and volunteers at Colonial Retirement Home and Hillsdale Estates (Golden Pond) for their kindness, laughter and caring ways over the last five years and to Carrie Genno, who visited with him twice a week for walks and stories. Deepest gratitude to the many friends who dropped in to spend time with Hoot. He loved chatting and reminiscing with everyone.

Howie’s countless friends (both young and old), fun loving neighbours from the old days on Admiral Road and incredibly supportive neighbours from Crawford Drive, nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law will miss him and his wonderful sense of humour and countless stories. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234), for visitation on Tuesday December 7th from 6 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 8th at 1:00 P.M. Interment at Groveside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the charity of you r choice would be appreciated.

We love you and will miss you. You are dancing with your Jennie once again.