MEMORIAL DONATIONS:: Click *HERE* to donate. Jill Irene Gibson, 51, of Middleton, Massachusetts, passed away on 01 February 2020. She was born to parents Ronald Harwood and Barbara Harwood on 04 March 1968 in Saugus, Massachusetts. She and her three brothers grew up on Symphony Road in West Peabody. Later moving with parents Ron and Barbara to Middleton where she lived the remainder of her life. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1986 and went on to study Equine Care at Cazenovia College in Cazenovia NY. There she met her first husband and they had a son Michael. She enjoyed horses, horse care, horseback riding and competition, cooking, gardening, and camping. She competed in the equine community from 1981-2007. Jill won many competitions and events, gaining her numerous ribbons and trophies in Superior showmanship and event competition. She battled with Crohn's disease from 1992 until the end. She continually overcame and defied overwhelming odds and pushed through. She was a true survivor and never gave up. Anyone who knew her was infected by her fun-loving and charismatic nature. She was always willing to try new things and do anything fun. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed her time with each and every one of them. A true friend, a loyal wife, a grateful daughter, a loving sister, and an amazing mother. She will be missed. Jill is survived by Ron Harwood father, Ron Harwood Jr, Jay Harwood, Scott Harwood brothers, Michael Gibson, son and a copious amount of loving friends. She was preceded in death by Barbara Harwood Mother. The family has entrusted Mackey Funeral Home with the arrangements. A Celebration of life is scheduled for 02/08/2020 between 10am to 1pm at 128 S. Main St. Middleton MA 01949. A private reception for family will follow at Teresa's of Middleton In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NEER NORTH Horse Rescue of West Newbury https://neernorth.org/make-a-donation-2/ BELOW:
Resided in: Middleton, MA
Viewing type: Celebration of Life Visitation
Viewing location: Mackey FH
Viewing date: 2020-02-08 :::: 10am-1pm
Service date: 2020-02-08 :::10am-1pm
Cemetery: A private reception for family will follow at Teresa's of Middleton // after Visitation
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NEER NORTH Horse Rescue of West Newbury https://neernorth.org/make-a-donation-2/
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