Marshall F. “Gibby” Gibbs Jr.

June 9, 1933 – October 3, 2026

Marshall F. “Gibby” Gibbs Jr., 93, of Farmington, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on June 9, 1933, Gibby lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and commitment to his community.

Among his many early adventures was spending the summer of 1951 working at a gold camp north of Fairbanks, Alaska. He later proudly served two years in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine. Together, they shared 70 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories in Farmington, New Hampshire.

Gibby continued his education at Boston University and the University of New Hampshire, as well as the Postal Management Academy in Washington, D.C. He went on to become Postmaster of Farmington, New Hampshire, and retired in 1988 after many years of dedicated service.

Throughout his life, Gibby remained deeply involved in his community. Known by many as the town historian, he had a remarkable knowledge of Farmington’s history and enjoyed sharing stories and memories of the town he knew and loved. He served as a director and secretary of the Farmington Country Club and as a director of Union Telephone Company. He was also a member of the Strafford County Forest Fire Wardens Association, serving for many years as a Deputy Fire Warden. A lifetime member of the Farmington Fire Department, he retired as Captain of the Ladder Company.

Gibby had a lifelong love of sports. During the 1970s, he played slow-pitch softball in Rochester, New Hampshire, and served as a manager and coach for Harvey’s Catering. In 2012, he was honored with a Sports Hall of Fame Award from the Farmington Boys & Girls Club in recognition of his contributions to local sports.

An avid outdoorsman, Gibby enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his camps in Middleton and Stratford, New Hampshire. He was also a member of the North Country ATV Club.

Above all, Gibby cherished his family. Following his retirement, he spent countless hours watching his grandsons play sports, proudly cheering them on and enjoying every moment. Family was always an important part of his life, and the memories made together will be treasured for generations.

Gibby is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Elaine Gibbs of Farmington, New Hampshire. He also leaves behind his son Douglas Gibbs and wife Bobbi, along with his daughter Deborah Brownell. He was a proud grandfather to Ryan, Troy, and Tanner, and a loving great-grandfather to their children.

Gibby will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his love of the outdoors, his years of service, and the lasting impact he made on his community. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Cornerstone Hospice for the kindness, comfort, and exceptional care provided to Gibby and his family during his final days.

A celebration of Gibby’s life will be held at a later date.