Margaret A. Mcgibbon

MARGARET AUGST McGIBBON, age 94, of Cortlandville, NY died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Cortland Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Barron, WI on July 3, 1916, she moved with her family to the Ithaca, NY area in 1921. She attended grade and High School in Newfield, NY and was a graduate of Cortland Normal School, New York University and Cornell. After nine years as a classroom teacher, she continued her 35 year career in New York Public School education as a counselor in East Greenbush, Shaker High and Bethlehem Central, retiring from Bethlehem Central in 1973. Mrs. McGibbon was an active member and officer in the Capitol District Personnel and Guidance Association as well as the New York State and American Personnel and Guidance Associations. She was named Counselor of the Year by CDPGA in 1973. In 1975 she moved from Latham to Central New York with her husband, David J. McGibbon, a Schenectady CPA. Finally in 1981 they retired and became Florida residents. Mr. McGibbon predeceased his wife in 1991.

A family memorial service will be held at the convenience of her seven nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Tribes Hill, NY. Perkins Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com