Etta (Humphrey) Gibbs – 86, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late William Towle Gibbs.
Born in Silver Ridge Plantation, ME on August 16, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Vinal F. and Edna V. (Armstrong) Humphrey. Etta was a graduate of Gorham High School in Gorham, ME. She began her degree at Northeastern Business School in Portland, ME., and completed at the University of Maine receiving her Bachelors Degree, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration from Boston University.
Etta began her career teaching at The Katherine Gibbs School in Boston. She then worked as an executive secretary for Nixdorf Computer (now Siemens), and Apollo Computer (now Hewlett-Packard), before leaving to become the Administrator for Trinity Evangelical Church, in North Reading, until her retirement.
Etta had endless energy and a big heart. She had a sharp sense of humor and loved to laugh and spread Joy. She enjoyed spending time with her family, church family and friends. She always had time for those who reached out to her for counsel or comfort. Above all she loved God completely. She spent 37 years married to the love of her life and dedicated her life to God after his passing. She is now happy in heaven, reunited with Jesus and loved ones basking in the love of God, who she served with all her heart.
Family members include her loving children, Susan Gibbs Saccardo of North Reading, William Alan Gibbs of Wakefield, her sister, Dorothy Ramsdell of Litchfield, NH; her grandchildren Daniel Saccardo and Dahra Pote, her great grandson, Ernest Jae Saccardo, and her foster daughter, Wendy Mason of Lisbon, ME.
Her Funeral will be held at Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Friday, July 10 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 PM. Interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody. All current Covid-19 protocols and restrictions are in place and Funeral Home Capacity will be limited to a maximum of 50 people at one time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
So very sorry for your loss sending prayers
We love you Aunt Etta and we know you are dancing and singing with Jesus
Etta was the kindest, sweetest, most Jesus like person I have ever known. All those wonderful qualities came naturally to her. The world was a better place with her in it, and the heavens just got even better. It was a pleasure to have had her as a neighbor. She will be missed.
She is now resting in peace
Such an absolutely delightful, caring and thoughtful person…. always a joy to talk to ! We moved north to NH almost 4 years ago, I surely wish I had kept in touch and had the opportunity to see her again! Etta I will remember you always… may you rest in love and peace ! Sending my sincere sympathy to her family.
We love you Etta. We know you are so happy in your new home. So good to be in the presence of Jesus. We will miss your smile. Deepest regrets. Don and Linda Fawcett.
Etta,
You were such a joy to know!!! ALWAYS smiling & pleasant, so generous in every aspect of the word. My tears of sorrow are for me missing you, but my tears of joy are for you being with Jesus. Heaven received a BEAUTIFUL angel on July 4th !!!!
Etta, You were loved by so many. You were an inspiration to me when I needed someone to talk me through a very difficult time in my life. You did that for so many others too. I know You are basking in the Glory of God right now. I wish I could Thank you one more time for being Such a godly example and my friend. I hope You are waiting for us by those Pearly Gates, girl friend!
Love, Cheryl
Etta,
I will miss standing side by side with
you singing Silent Night at the Christmas Eve services. But now you have the best seat in the house worshipping our savior.
Thank you for being such a strong witness.
God Bless you,
Mark Penney