Patricia Ann "Patty" (Richardson) Gibson, of Palm Harbor, FL (formerly of Lynnwood, WA and Derry, NH) passed away after a brief illness on November 1, 2021. Patty was born in Bow, NH, on October 8, 1950, the second daughter of Harry and Gladys (Hoisington) Richardson. She graduated from Pinkerton Academy, Class of 1968. While living in Derry, Patty met and later married Ray Gibson on October 23, 1971. They were married at the First Baptist Church, Derry.
Patty and her husband relocated to Lynnwood, WA, where they raised their family, Sean and Marissa. She was formerly employed by Hartford Insurance, Seattle. In 2005, Patty and her husband moved to Palm Harbor, FL. She was formerly an employee of Hallmark Cards and did volunteer work at the Palm Harbor Public Library and the local food pantry. Patty was an avid reader. She particularly enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Cooper.
Patty is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ray Gibson, of Palm Harbor FL; her son, Sean Gibson, of New Port Richey, FL; her daughter, Marissa Gibson, of Everett, WA; and her grandson, Cooper Gibson of New Port Richey, FL. She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Vakalis and her husband Harry of Boston MA; Barbara Prezioso and her husband Jerry of Narragansett, RI; and Suzan Tobin of Sacramento, CA She leaves behind an aunt, many cousins, a niece, and several nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Gladys Richardson and her brother, David Richardson.
Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Dobie Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs, FL and Peabody Funeral Homes of Derry, NH. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 23rd at 1:30pm at Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry.