William "Bill" Richard McGibbon

February 12, 1947 - October 22, 2018

William “Bill” R. McGibbon, of Methuen, passed away on October 22, 2018 at the High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on February 12, 1947 to the late Alexander and Dorothy (Boynes) McGibbon in Methuen. Bill was a lifelong resident of Methuen and attended Tenney High School. He was a proud veteran serving in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the service, Bill went to work for All Coat Technology as a chemical plant operator, retiring with 42 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, the VFW, the Sargent Club and the Portuguese Club. Bill loved to tinker around the home, playing keno, camping in Maine and the north country of New Hampshire. He was a devoted family man who touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished, and missed by all. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne (Cote) McGibbon, with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage together and his daughter Sherri Ventrillo and her husband Joseph. He is the proud grandfather to Amber, Jessica, Scott, Kylie and Katie. Bill is also survived by his two stepchildren; Lisa Hamilton and Phillip Hamel and his wife Caroline. Bill is also survived by his brothers, Alexander and his wife Ann McGibbon of Farmington, NH and Russell and his wife Ann McGibbon of Wilmington, MA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott McGibbon and his two sisters, Dorothy DiGloria and Barbara Fawcett. To honor Bill’s wishes, all services are private. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Bill’s memory to either the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114 or to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is proud to serve the McGibbon family.