MEDDYBEMPS – Herman Lee Gibson, 82, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at his home. Herman was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Baring, son of the late George and Tressa (Langille) Gibson. He married Margaret Alice Armstrong, Aug. 17, 1945. Herman was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge. During this battle, Herman was wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was employed by J.D. Thomas, Inc., as a furnace installer and delivered oil for 42 years. For a brief time, he owned and operated Flying A Service Station, Calais. Along with his family, Herman owned and operated H.J. & K. Maple Syrup. For several years, Herman was the caretaker of Meddybemps Cemetery. He was a member of Boyd-Smith Post No. 9779 VFW, the Happy Gang, the local square dance club, and a former member of Sherman Bros. Post No. 3 American Legion. Herman enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, gardening, and traveling. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret; a grandson, Travis Lee Joseph Gibson; two brothers, William and George; and three sisters, Irene, Gladys, and Evelena. Surviving are his three children, Jane Greenlaw and husband, John, of Meriden, Conn., Mary Greenlaw and husband, Dale, of Waweig, New Brunswick, and Kenneth Gibson and wife, Diane, of Meddybemps; a sister, Verna MacKechnie of Milltown; five grandchildren, Robert, Shawn, Roderick, Alison, and Jason; eight great-grandchildren, Marcel, Amanda, Marissa, Bethany, Shawn, Donovan, Jaymi, and Lindsay; five nephews, one niece; his caretaker, Jessica Cross, which the family wishes to thank for the excellent care and joy that she brought into his life; and his two buddies, Timmy Dickey and Danny Smith, who were there to help him whenever he needed it. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Hinton officiating. Burial will be after in Meddybemps Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herman’s memory may be made to the Meddybemps Cemetery and Community Center or to a charity of one’s choice. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com
HERMAN LEE GIBSON
