Obituary: Dennis Keith Gibbons

Dennis Keith Gibbons, at 64

Dennis Keith Gibbons, 64, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2023 at his home in Hull. 

Mr. Gibbons was born at Dixon Army Base Hospital in New Jersey and grew up in Hull – a “Village Kid” who graduated from Hull High School in 1978. After high school, Mr. Gibbons enlisted and proudly served in the USAF as a staff sergeant, working on B-52 bombers and earning multiple achievements. During that time, he married the love of his life and had two children.

After his military career, Mr. Gibbons returned home to Hull to raise his family and worked for many years for HIM Mechanical Service in Bridgewater. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and could often be found listening to country by the BBQ grill, where he was right 99% of the time. Mr. Gibbons was an avid fisherman who thoroughly enjoyed being out on the water, catching striped bass and tuna. He truly enjoyed his Saturday night poker games as well. He often could be found walking around Strawberry Hill with his beloved dog Lucy (Poo-pie) and pampering her with homemade meals. Nothing brought greater joy to him than knowing his children and grandchildren are all home in Hull. Mr. Gibbons, in his own mind, was a Grinch, but nothing made him happier than to see his grandkids on Christmas morning opening their gifts.

Mr. Gibbons was predeceased by his parents, Alice and Edward Gibbons, and brothers Harold and Michael Gibbons, and sister Dawn Campbell. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Deborah Gibbons; son David and his wife, Tina; daughter Christine Quan; and grandchildren Aiden Gibbons and Nathan and Avery Quan, all of Hull; brothers Robert Gibbons of Wareham and Jeffery Gibbons of Hull, and sister Laurie Lapham White of Weymouth. He also is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews who loved him dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at a time to be determined. The interment will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hull Boosters, PO Box 305, Hull, MA 02045, an organization about which Mr. Gibbons and his family felt strongly.