It is with great sadness that the family of Darrell Wayne Gibbons age 58 of Amherst announce his sudden passing on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at home.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of Joan (MacDonald) Gibbons of Amherst and the late David Gibbons.
Darrell served in the Royal Canadian Navy for several years where he sailed the world visiting many interesting ports.
He loved camping and taking his family to Five Islands every summer where they enjoyed clamming, having bonfires and just walking the beach.
Darrell loved his dogs Missi and Sparky.
Recently he loved walking in the local bird sanctuary and spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides his mother Joan, Darrell will be sadly missed by his three children, Sara LeBlanc (Stephen Goodwin) of Fort Lawrence Rd., Monica Gibbons (Omar Al-Wardian) of Moncton, NB and Jordan Gibbons (Stephanie Stone) of Amherst, four grandchildren Nicole, Jack, Dylan and Jesse, sisters Holly (Frank) Hamilton of Aulac, NB, Patricia (Jeff) McFadden of Amherst, Debbie and Kim Gibbons of Sackville, NB, brothers Eric Gibbons of Amherst, Hugh Gibbons of Sackville, NB, Nelson Gibbons (Barbara) of Hamilton, ON and Ricky (Lydia) Gibbons of Blacks Harbour, NB and several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Besides his father David he was predeceased by brothers Peter and Michael.
At Darrell’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, Amherst, NS (902-667-9906)
A special thank you to the staff of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their care and compassion.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Last Post Fund or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellamherst.ca or by visiting Campbell’s Facebook page.