Gibson, Catherine Ann
Birth: Sunday, April 07, 1935 in Leonardtown, Maryland
Residence: Leonardtown, Maryland
Death: Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the age of 75
Laid to Rest: Monday, February 07, 2011 in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland
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Catherine Ann "Pat" Gibson 75, of Leonardtown, went to heaven to be with her beloved husband Larry on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Pat, as she was affectionately known, was born April 7, 1935 in Leonardtown, Maryland. Her parents were the late Robert "Woodley" and Catherine Maria Coates Goddard. Pat attended Margaret Brent High School where she graduated in 1954. Upon graduation she was approached by Ms. Lettie Marshall Dent and offered the job as Secretary at the old Leonardtown High School. When Leonardtown Middle School was built she transferred there where she worked until her retirement in 1992. Pat had many fond memories of her 38 years with the St. Mary's Co. Public Schools.

Pat married Laurie Gibson on October 24, 1964 at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown. They had a wonderful 38 years together. She lost her precious "Larry" on May 9, 2002.

Pat was a resident of Leonardtown her entire life, residing in the same home she was born in. She was a lifelong member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She became a member of the St. Mary's County Retired Teachers Association in 1992 and held the dual office of treasurer and membership chair from 1992 - 2008.

Pat enjoyed doing "bookwork" as she called it, baking her famous Cream Cheese Pound Cakes, Peanut Butter Balls and Embroidering. Previously she and her husband Larry volunteered at the St. Mary's Hospital Gift Shop and at the Cedar Lanes Gift Shop.

Pat is survived by her sister, Margaret C. Goddard of Leonardtown and numerous Nieces and Nephews, Great and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews, Sister-in-Laws: Betty Williams, Helen Hewitt, Bernadette Zimmerman (Leon), Elouise Gibson, Brother-in-Laws: Jim Gibson (Sue), McGuire Gibson and Walter Gibson (Melanie).

Family will receive friends on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Rory Conley officiating.

Interment will take place on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be Tom Burke, Billy Goddard, Chris Raley, Lenny Goddard, Tom Bakewell, Jack Williams and Johnny Connelly.

Contributions may be made to The Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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