Gladys M. (Kirby) Sisson, 83, of Dartmouth passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Robert B. Sisson.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Harry R. and Rosa M. (Schoene) Kirby, she was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth. She was a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. Mrs. Sisson was a member of Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church in Dartmouth and a member of the O.E.S. Cortez Allen Chapter #161 of Westport and she served on the Dartmouth High School Class of 1942 Reunion Committee. She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Deborah K. Brightman and her husband Paul of Dartmouth and Karen G. Nogueira of Dartmouth; 2 grandchildren: Shannon E. Evans and Amber R. Nogueira; and a great grandson: Robert P. Evans III.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Potter Funeral Hom at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Monday 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment in Friends Cemetery, Dartmouth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.