Gloria J. Dibble

Dover, NH- Gloria Jean Dibble, 74, of Dover, NH, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at Hyder Hospice House, losing her short battle with cancer.

Gloria was a devoted and amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Krathaus Reed, Earl Rexford Dibble and an infant brother.

Gloria is survived by her daughters, Brandy Dibble of Dover, NH, Amber Dibble of Tok, AK and her son, Chad Dibble of Lexington, KY. Her granddaughters, Tamara Nicholson of Rochester, NH, Zoe Dibble of Lexington, KY and Isabella Dibble of Tok, AK. Her grandsons, Julian Nicholson of Dover, NH and Zachariah Dibble of Anchorage, AK. Her great-grandson, River Garcia of Rochester, NH. Her sisters, Karen Giles of Erie, PA, Sharon Hoot of Tok, AK and Helen Childs of Jamestown, NY. Her life-long best friends Peter Raimondo, Bonnie Henry and Linda Faerber. Her beloved kitties KyKy and Loki. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gloria was born in NY state, growing up in Sherman NY, she graduated from Sherman Central High School in 1968. Gloria was involved in many activities through-out her life but closest to her heart was the Girl Scouts and the Catholic Church. Gloria spent many years as a Girl Scout leader and Director of the Chautauqua County day camp and was recognized as a life-long member of the Girl Scouts of Western New York. Gloria spent many years teaching CCD, President of the Alter Rosary and other positions at her church, Saint Isaac Jogues in Sherman.

Gloria moved to Dover, NH in 1998. Of all of her accomplishments, her greatest gift was her family. Gloria was an amazing ‘Nana’ and helped raising Tamara and Julian. Gloria was so happy that she had her first great-grandchild, River. Gloria was very talented and crocheted for most of her life and was very smart, beating most everybody in Trivia games. Her love of sports carried throughout her life, her love for the Red Sox was unmatched. Gloria’s favorite place in New England was the Cape Neddick Lighthouse in York, ME.

Gloria will be sadly missed by her family and friends; she was always there to offer wisdom, a reality check or simply have a conversation when needed. Our hearts are heavy; we take comfort knowing she is in a better place free from pain.

If you wish, her family is preparing to create an immemorial, on her behalf, a gift to the hospice house that was so incredibly helpful in the last days. You can send to Brandy Dibble, 59 Hampshire Circle, Dover NH, 03820.