Flora Gibbons

Flora Gibbons, 91, passed away on November 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A proud French Canadian, Flora was born on June 20, 1935, in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, far up north. She later moved to Kitchener, Ontario, before beginning the next chapter of her life with her devoted husband, Emmanuel “Tony” Gibbons, in Detroit, Michigan.

Flora and Tony shared 62 wonderful years of marriage, building a life together filled with love, laughter, and family. They raised their four daughters in Detroit and, upon retirement, enjoyed traveling together and making cherished memories. They eventually made their homes in Florida and Louisiana.

Flora was a woman of deep faith and a wonderful sense of humor. Her warmth, wit, and enduring love for her family touched the lives of those around her. She found joy in life’s simple blessings and treasured the relationships that meant the most to her.

Flora spent the last ten years of her life at St. Anthony’s Garden in Covington, Louisiana, where she made her home and continued to be surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Emmanuel “Tony” Gibbons; her daughter, Katherine Pouliot (Dave); her parents, Albert and Irene Seguin; and her siblings, Eugene Seguin, Laura Armstrong, and Raymond Seguin.

Flora is survived by her daughters, Carol Mesa (Mike), Denise Gibbons, and Diane Pratt (Jesse); her grandchildren, Tony Mesa; Tyler Mesa (Kristin); Jerilyn Agness (Jamie); Kyle Stobaugh (Kristin); and Durrell Hobson (Kimberly); and her great-grandchildren, Anderson and Amelia Mesa; Evan and Caleb Agness; and Kaelyn and London Hobson. She was also eagerly awaiting the birth of another great-grandchild.

A private family service will be held at the interment of her cremated remains at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Special Olympics.

Her faith and sense of humor were an enduring part of who she was, and the memories made with her will always be treasured. Flora will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.