Helen Gibney Obituary

Bath, NH: Helen Eva Gibney, age 78, of Pioneer Rd, passed at her home with her family surrounding her, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Helen was born in Ashland, MA, on August 12, 1946, daughter to Damas and Doris (Haskins) Greenwood. She grew up in Natick attending Wilson High School. On May 14, 1966, she married Howard E. Gibney and shared 59 years together. She worked as a daycare teacher for many years and was very proud of her teaching certificates. Helen enjoyed knitting, baking and going to craft shows and Christmas shopping. A 50-year survivor of multiple cancers, she was an avid participant of Relay For Life, a regular at Bone Builders, and watched her health. A few of her favorite things were nibbling on cashews and pistachios, cuddling a baby, any baby, but especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her beloved husband, “Jake” Howard Gibney, Sr. of Bath, NH, 4 children: Wendy Hubbard and husband, Rob, of Lyndonville, VT, Howard Gibney, Jr. of Bath, Phillip Gibney and wife, Kris, of W. Fairlee, VT, Brandon Clements of Bath, a brother: Calvin Greenwood, of Framingham, MA, 8 grandchildren: Phillip Gibney, Jr., Brittany Gibney, Michaella Gibney, Jakob Gibney and wife Silver, Tyler Thornton, Lucas Thornton, Nicholas Thornton and Kelvyn Clements, 3 great-grandchildren: Dave, Addeline and Emery and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents and 12 siblings.

There will be no calling hours at this time. Private burial will take place at the family’s convenience at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Bath, NH.

Memorial Donations may be made in Helen’s name to North Country Home Health & Hospice, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 035614 or to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at guibordfh.com