Obituary of Clarence Gibson

Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital with family by his side on Monday November 15, 2010. Clarence C. (HOOT) Gibson, a life long resident of Strathroy in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his wife Amy Gibson (2006) and dear father to Gail MacCarl (Ray), Jane Gibson and Patricia Brown (Robert). He was a loving Grampa to 6 grandchildren Michelle, Brad and Amy, Adam, Genny and Carrie and 4 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Hoot was predeceased by his sister Rheta Patterson and brothers Raymond, Russell, Earl and Austin Gibson. Hoot was a veteran of WW# II, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. He was well known as the arena manger at the West Middlesex Arena in Strathroy from 1953 to 1978. Hoot was a proud and dedicated member of Beaver Lodge #83 AF&AM which he was a 44 year Past Master and Beaver Chapter #74 both of Strathroy, he was also a strong supporter of the Strathocha Shrine Club in Strathroy, Mocha Shrine Centre in London and the Royal Order of the Jesters. Hoot will fondly be remembered on Christmas Eve as Santa by many families and their children. Visitation will be held at DENNING BROS. FUNERAL HOME LTD., 32 METCALFE ST W. STRATHROY on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:00 am from STRATHROY UNITED CHURCH, Front St. W. Strathroy with Rev. Charles Seed officiating. Interment to follow service in Strathroy Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home under the direction of Beaver Lodge #83 Strathroy. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Hoot to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Hoot.