Gibbs, Wallace F.
By Canton CitizenWallace F. Gibbs Jr., of Canton, passed away November 6.
Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston English High School. Wally worked as an installation and repair technician and became a manager for New England Telephone for many years before retiring. He moved to Canton in 1955 and became an active member of the Canton community.
He was a longtime member and past president of the Canton Historical Society and a member of the Blue Hills Civic Association, where he and his wife, Marie, were named the Dr. Elkort Citizens of the Year in 2009. He was also a longtime member of the Canton Lions Club, was active with the Friends of the Little Red House (Tilden House circa 1725) at Pequitside Farm, and worked as a poll worker in Canton for many years.
Wally was an avid reader and lifelong learner. His passion was history and he knew specific battles from the conception of the U.S. until modern times. He was a United States Marine, serving during the time of the Korean conflict in the Pacific, specifically in submarines in the Aleutian Islands.
Wally always enjoyed a good game of cards; cribbage was a favorite that he continued to play until his passing. He also loved going to Ponkapoag Golf Course, especially when he could beat family and friends. His real passion, besides family, was the family home featured in Early American Life where he and Marie could live out their dreams of the 18th century. A reproduction salt-box style that he had built and furnished with his handmade furnishings and their artisan crafts, it stands as a testimony to their love and their love of history and antiques.
Beloved husband of Marie C. (Lamb) for 67 years until she passed unexpectedly this September 18. Father of Susan Rice and her husband, Paul, of Bennington, Vermont; Christopher Gibbs and his wife, Laura, of Canton, and Amy Boretti of FL. He was predeceased by his beloved eldest son, Joseph Mark Gibbs and his wife, Susan Pineo Gibbs, both of Canton. Brother of Lloyd Gibbs of Foxboro and the late Joan D’Hedouville. Wally is survived by 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, as well as beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was held Thursday, November 17, in St. James Church in Stoughton. Burial at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. To sign guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.
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on Nov 23 2022. Filed under Obituaries.
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