Kathy M. Kibler, 56 of Derry, NH, died Friday, May 4 2007 at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Ms. Kibler was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 23, 1950, a daughter of Jane (Miller) McCormick and the late Robert McCormick. She was a resident of Derry for 14 years, formerly living in Mumford, NY, Washington State and Idaho. Kathy graduated from Avonworth High School in Pittsburgh, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and her nurse practitioners degree from UNC. Kathy worked for Parkland Hospital in Derry and then for the Elliot Hospital for the past 7 years. She also served as a guardian ad litem, working with children and representing them in divorces and difficult situations. She also enjoyed spending time with friends.
She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Kibler of Allston, MA and Brian Kibler of San Diego, CA, her mother, Jane (Miller) McCormick of Ben Avon, PA, two brothers, Scott McCormick of Naples, FL and Dave McCormick of the Caribbean and a nephew and niece, Zachary and Cassie McCormick.
There were no calling hours. Following cremation, the family held a memorial celebration at The Yard Restaurant, 1211 S. Mammoth Rd., Manchester, NH on May 12 at 1pm. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to NH Oncology-Hematology, PA, c/o Dr Douglas Weckstein, 200 Technology Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106.