Gibbs, Eunice

Knox during World War II

Birth

Eunice Gibbs was born in December 1, 1919, the daughter of Harry Gibbs and Vertie Clow, Star Route, Altamont. Her siblings were:

• Betty Jane Gibbs - *Mrs. Sidney LaGrange of Westerlo;
• Francis C. Gibbs (1914-1984) of Altamont married Marion Hilton
• Alton H. Gibbs (1918-2001) of Poughkeepsie
• James A. Gibbs (1922-1965) married June Halsey

Military Service

Eunice Gibbs served in the WAVES in World War II.

FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was given Saturday night at the Knox church hall in honor of Eunice Gibbs, who has enlisted in the WAVES.

The the supper table several patriotic songs were sung, the words having been changed to those more fitting for the occasion. Rev. Norman E. VanderHart acted as toastmaster. Eunice was presented with a Parker fountain pen and pencil set, leather writing portfolio, and a sum of money. The 75 guests present wrote story pictures, from old magazines, of the life of Yoeman Gibbs.

The contributions and services of the many friends, including Rev. and Mrs. VanderHart, Miss Orpha E. Gage, Mrs. Eldon E. Quay, Mrs. Patrick Nicholson and Mrs. Alton Gibbs, were greatly appreciated.

Eunice is wished the best of luck by her freinds.

Altamont Enterprise - April 16, 1943

Eunice Gibbs O'Donnell, Ph. M 1-c, who had been on a trip to see her husband, Robert O'Donnell, Ph. M. 1-c, in California, and was at the home of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Harry Gibbs, returned to Davisvllle, R. I. where she is stationed.

Altamont Enterprise - June 15, 1945

Marriage & Children

Eunice Gibbs married Rev. Robert O'Donnell. Their children were:

• Kenneth O'Donnell
• Robert O'Donnell
• Timothy O'Donnell

Death

O'DONNELL
EUNICE GIBBS
1919 - 1966
Knox Cemetery
Photo by Donna Gwin

Eunice Gibbs died December 22, 1966

Obituary

Eunice Gibbs O'Donnell Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - December 30, 1966

Died 0'DONNELL - Suddenly Dec, 22, (1966) Eunice Gibbs, 882 12th St., Hammonton, N. J., formerly of Star Route, Altamont. Wife of Rev. Robert O'Donnell. Mother of Kenneth, Robert and Timothy O'Donnell. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibbs, Star Route, Altamont.

Sister of Francis Gibbs, Altamont; Alton Gibbs, Poughkeepsie, and Mrs. Betty LaGrange, Westerlo, and the late James Gibbs. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Hammond Methodist church Tuesday morning and the Knox Reformed church Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Knox Cemetery. Arrangements by Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont.

Altamont Enterprise - December 30, 1966

O'DONNELL — Suddenly, December 22, 1966, Eunice Gibbs of 882 Twelfth Street, Hammonton, New Jersey, formerly of Star Route. Altamont, New York, wife of Rev. Robert O'Donnell; mother of Kenneth, Robert and Timothy O'Donnell; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glbbs of Star Route, Altamont, New York; sister of Francis Gibbs of Altamont, Alton Glbbs of -Poughkeepsie and Mrs. Betty La Grange of Westerlo a n d the late James Glbbs. Also survived by several nieces ond nephews. Funeral services from the Hammonton Methodist Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the Knox Reformed Church, Knox, New York Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment, Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the Knox Reformed Church building fund.

Schenectady Gazette - December 26, 1966

Social Security

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Eunice Odonnell
Name: Eunice Odonnell
SSN: 068-18-7203
Born: 1 Dec 1919
Died: Dec 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951

Census Records

1920 United States Federal Census about Eunice E Gibbs Name: Eunice E Gibbs Age: 0 [1/12] Birth Year: abt 1920 Birthplace: New York Home in 1920: Knox, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital status: Single Father's Name: Harry Gibbs Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Vertie Gibbs Mother's Birthplace: New York Household Members: Name Age Harry Gibbs 31 Vertie Gibbs 26 Francis Gibbs 5 Alton Gibbs 1 [1 11/12] Eunice E Gibbs 0 [1/12]

1930 United States Federal Census about Eunice E Gibbs Name: Eunice E Gibbs Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1920 Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York Map of Home: View Map Marital status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Harrey B Gibbs Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Virtie C Gibbs Mother's Birthplace: New York Household Members: Name Age Harrey B Gibbs 42 Virtie C Gibbs 38 Francis C Gibbs 15 Alton H Gibbs 12 Eunice E Gibbs 10 James A Gibbs 8 Betty J Gibbs 4 4 6/12]

1940 United States Federal Census about Eunice Gibbs Name: Eunice Gibbs Age: 20 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: New York Marital status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York Map of Home in 1940: View Map Street: Pleasant Valley Road Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 1A Attended School or College: Yes Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: No Household Members: Name Age Harry Gibbs 51 Vertie Gibbs 47 Francis Gibbs 25 Alton Gibbs 22 Eunice Gibbs 20 James Gibbs 18 Betty Gibbs 14

Additional Media

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  Eunice Gibbs O'Donnell enlists in WAVES - Altamont Enterprise - April 16, 1943

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