(nee Halleran) Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family, at Agnes Pratt Nursing Home, on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, Elsie Gibbons of St. Vincent's, S.M.B., aged 81 years. Predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Gibbons; parents, Vince and Ann Halleran; sisters: Dominica and Cecelia; and brothers, Frank and Dave. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children: Loretta Furlong (Albert), Patsy Pelley (Alvin - deceased), Robert (Roxanne), Toby (Marie), Bas (Judy), Carl (Lillian), Gordon (Diane), Gary (Patricia), Shirley, Maxine Pierre (Wayne), Elizabeth Whalen (Murdock), Shawn (Colleen) and Roland (Pamela); sister-in-law Sadie Churchill; 24 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. A special thank you to the staff of Agnes Pratt Nursing Home for the loving care of our mother during her stay. Resting at Fr. Battcock Memorial Chapel, St. Vincent's on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 7-9 p.m.; Friday, May 2, 2008, 12-9 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 2008, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, St. Vincent's at 4:00 p.m., during regular Sunday Mass (there will be no Mass at 5:30 p.m.). Burial to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to Agnes Pratt Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Funeral Home, St. Mary's. To express condolences online visit our website a www.gibbonsfuneral.ca