Obituary of Mary A. Hibbard

Mary A. Hibbard, 98, a native of Woodstock, CT, passed away on April 27, 2014. Born July 10, 1915 to Harold C. Hibbard and Florence Cobleigh Hibbard of Woodstock. A lifelong resident of Woodstock, she graduated from the Woodstock Academy then went to work at the Stillwater Worsted Mill in East Woodstock and later at Line Master Switch. She was past president of the East Woodstock Cornet Band; her specialty was playing trumpet solos. For a time she was a Vocal Soloist for the Church of Christ Scientist in Hartford, CT, and part of several choral groups in area churches. Along with her brother Ray and sister Von they entertained as the group known as the Harmoniers. Mary was an original member of the area Farmer's Market where she and her sister were known for their pies and fresh produce. During the Christmas Season she could be found at her Christmas Shop in East Woodstock where she produced wreaths, ropes, arrangements of greens and other crafts. She enjoyed doing her preserves and relishes and of course, Popcorn Balls. Mary is survived by her sister F. Veronica Hibbard, a nephew John E. Hibbard and his wife Bernice of Hebron, CT, several great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers J. Eugene Hibbard and Raymond F. Hibbard, also her niece Anne Hibbard Redman. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Burial at a later date in Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Muddy Brook Fire Department P.O. Box 222 East Woodstock, CT 06244 or East Woodstock Cornet Band, PO Box 664, Woodstock, CT 06281. To share a memory with her family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com