Lina C. (Thibodeau) Gibson, 76, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2024, surrounded by her family at Bristol Hospital. Lina was born on August 19, 1948, in Van Buren, Maine, to the late Fernand and Gilberte (Theriault) Thibodeau.

Lina withdrew from high school prior to graduation to marry the love of her life, Joseph (Ken) Kenneth Gibson, in November 1965. They went on to have two children shortly after, Steve and Cynthia. Despite moving on several occasions, Lina and Ken spent most of their time living in Maine and Connecticut. They loved camping and spending time with their large families. When the men gathered for hockey and cards, Lina and the other ladies would be found playing Yahtzee. Lina worked many years in and around Bristol, CT, for manufacturing firms as an office clerk and inspector. Upon her return to her beloved St. John Valley, she worked at the former Van Buren Community Hospital and several local banks. Lina was very proud to have returned to night-school, obtaining her GED in 1984. Lina was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church where she participated in church choir and volunteering for Mercy Meals. She was also a life member of the Columbiettes.

Lina was predeceased by her husband Ken in 2008, and after 16 years apart, they are now reunited in heaven, peacefully together for eternity. In addition to her husband and parents, Lina was also predeceased by her sisters, Evelyn and Barbara Thibodeau, and three brothers, Gil, Raymond, and Daniel Thibodeau. She is survived by her children, Steve (Andrea) Gibson and Cynthia (Mark) Vose; her grandchildren, Kayla (Troy) Dixon and Seth (April) Vose; her great-grandsons, Colten and Logan; her siblings, Robert (Debra) Thibodeau, David (Linda) Thibodeau, James (Barbara) Thibodeau, and Velma Thibodeau; her half-siblings, April Ordonez and Evelyn Soucy; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Thibodeau; a special sister-like cousin, Cecil Michaud; a special brother-like cousin, Richard Madore; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, October 25, 2024, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Main St., Van Buren, ME. A burial will follow in Grand River Cemetery, Van Buren, ME.  In lieu of flowers, Lina's family requests donation be made to St. Bruno-St. Remi Mercy Meal Fund, 174 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren.