Audrey J. Mckibben

Audrey Jean (Mitchell) McKibben, a resident of Hingham for the past three years, but formerly a lifelong Dedham resident, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her home in Hingham.  She was 84.  Audrey was born March 8, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Robert and Roberta (MacLeod) Mitchell.  She grew up in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School and LaSalle Junior College.  Audrey worked at the Dedham Women’s Exchange, as an art teacher at the Dedham Country Day School, and as a stewardess for Northeast Airlines.  She was active in the Campfire Girls and the Girl Scouts; she was a founder of the Dedham Garden Club, and active at the Dedham Community House, the afternoon club and the Fairbanks Garden Club of Dedham. She volunteered at the Children’s Museum, Animal Rescue league of Boston , Meals on Wheels and she was an active, involved member of the Allin Congregational Church where she served as a Diaconate.   Besides her interest in Sewing, Bridge and Music she adds the hobbies of Gardening and Cooking, in both of which she was outstanding.  But most of all she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who had a very kind and gentle soul with a loving and generous heart always putting others before her. Audrey was the sister of the late Robert Mitchell.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Adams McKibben; her four daughters, Robin McKibben of Encino, California, Donna McKibben Cutler of Acton, Heather Jean McKibben of Norton, and Lorna Cogan of Hull; and her seven grandchildren.  She is also survived by many loving cousins in the United States and Scotland.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service, Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at 11 AM at the Allin Congregational Church in Dedham, with a reception to follow. Private interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellesley.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Allin Church Architectural Renovation Committee (Allin ARC), 683 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated. The McKibbens give the Celtic Angels their greatest gratitude for the undeniable bond they made with Audrey over the last year