"Dear Jim, I was so saddened to read of Ellie's death. She was such a good friend to me back in the Pearson years and I will always be grateful for the friendship and the fun and happy times that we shared. She was a true mentor to me at work, and I have always appreciated her good sense, and sense of fun. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family."
In loving memory of
Eleanor Fales Hibbert
November 11, 1942 - May 21, 2008
Eleanor Fales Hibbert, beloved wife of James J. Hibbert of Fort Myers, FL and Tiverton, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Lee Memorial Health Park in Fort Myers, FL surrounded by members of her loving family. Ellie is the daughter of the late John R. Fales and Barbara Bolster Fales, sister of Nancy B. Fales of Tiverton, RI and was preceded in death by her brother John R. Fales, Jr. of Portsmouth, RI. Besides her mother and sister, she is survived by her sons: Jameson F. Chace, Ph.D. daughter-in-law Tara and granddaughters Wyndom and Tori of Wickford, RI, Richmond N. Chace daughter-in-law Nancy and granddaughters Phoebe and Claire of Bristol, RI, and her stepsons: Todd M. Hibbert daughter-in-law Julie and granddaughter Carly of Tiverton, RI, Bradford J. Hibbert daughter-in-law Erica of Portsmouth, RI, Curtis J. Hibbert daughter-in-law Donna, grandson Mitchell and granddaughter Shelby and Gregory K. Hibbert of Tiverton, RI.Born in Providence, Ellie was a graduate of Lincoln School 1960, Colby Sawyer College 1962 and Katherine Gibbs 1963. She had been employed by Simmons College, Boston, MA, Hawkins and Fales Inc., Bristol, RI, Pearson Yachts Corp., Portsmouth, RI, and retired from Little Harbor Yacht Sales, Portsmouth in 1996. An avid lifelong sailor, accomplished skier, tennis player and champion golfer, Ellie was also a Junior Maine Guide 1959. She enjoyed traveling with friends on whitewater rafting trips in Colorado and Maine, sea kayaking in Alaska, sailing the Lesser Antilles, and exploring the Amazon and Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. She was a past member of the Junior League of Providence and the Tiverton Young Womens Community Club. At the time of her death, she was a member of Allendale Country Club, Dartmouth, MA, where she had served as a board member of the Womens Golf Association, and concurrently was a member of the Lexington Country Club, Fort Myers, FL, where she served several terms as president of the Lexington Ladies Golf Association.Her funeral will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 10:00 am, in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Burial will be in Pocasset Hill Cemetery in Tiverton, RI.Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008, from 4-7 pm in the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the camp she so loved: The Camp Arcadia Scholarship Foundation, c/o Ms. Vicki Secrest, 44 Goodwives River Road, Darien, CT 06820.
Tributes
"We grieve for you, Jim and Tara. To have a son with the strengths that you have, Jim, she must have been an amazing woman. It was wonderful to read her biography. Audrey will be in touch when she returns. Love, Jim B."
"Jim: We are so sad for your tragic loss. Ellie was an incredible woman who will be deeply missed by so many. Denise and Peter Bloom"
"Dear Jim: Our thoughts are with you as you manage your way through such extremely difficult minutes, hours, days. We know how close you and Ellie were and the void within you must be virtually unbearable. You gave her much love and laughter, so know that her life was enriched by all you meant to her. Please feel free to contact us if you ever need a round of golf, home cooked dinner, or just a friendly phone call."
"Dear Jim, George and I were so saddened to hear of Ellie's loss. I can't imagine the sorrow in your life and the emptiness you must be feeling. We both loved Ellie - she was a very caring friend - we always felt welcome around her and always looked forward to being together with the two of you. Please know that we will keep both of you in our hearts. Love, Sharon & George"
"Jim We were shocked to hear of Ellie's untimely passing; what a great loss to Lexington as well as to you and your family. Our sincere sympathy on this very sad occasion. Judy and Wib"
"Jim & Family, So shocked when we read the news in Lexington Links of Ellie's death and will certainly miss our next door neighbor. Jim, we are praying for you and your family and know your happy and loving memories will remain with you always."
"Dear Jim and family...It was with great sadness that we heard of Ellie's recent death. She was a person with exceptional qualities recognized by all who knew her...Nobby joins me in sending you our most heartfelt condolences in this greivous time. Linda and Nobby Holmes"
"Jim and Family, Ellie was such a special and unique person - she was loved by so many people & will be greatly missed. Her boundless energy and her enjoyment of life were evident in everything she did. Jack and I are thinking of you everyday and praying that your happy memories will somehow ease your pain during this sad time. Love, Jack & Marianne"
"I am so saddened to hear of Ellie's passing. We were classmates at Lincoln where she was always so full of energy, spirit, and enthusiasm. Although I only spoke to her a few times since then, she has always stayed with me as a symbol of the strong athlete and wonderful person. My condolences to Jim, Nancy and the rest of the family. Ruth Kiven Arellana"
"Ellie had so much energy and determination it is hard to believe that anything could bring her down. Jim, our thoughts are with you and your family. We wish we could be with you to celebrate Ellie's life which was much too short. Roger and Nancy Paul"
"JIm: May the grief of Eleanor's passing be overcome by the blessings bestowed on you, the family, and others during her time with us."
"Dear Jim, I am so shocked and saddened to read this news about Ellie. I so enjoyed and miss the years Ellie and I worked together at Little Harbor. She was a treasure both as my co-worker - and as a friend. We shared some wonderful, madcap days together at LH, and I missed her so much when she retired. We shared also the stories and moments from our lives as wives & moms ... she loved you and her family so very much! Jim, I'll keep you in my thoughts and wonderful memories of Ellie in my heart. Heartfelt condolences from me and Anthony."
"With deepest sympathy"
"Jim and Family, Ellie was an extraordinary person who will be so missed by myself and all her friends here at Lexington. I feel honored to call her my friend and have many happy memories of our times together. My hope is that your wonderful memories will help at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heartfelt sympathy, Jan"
"We have been so saddened knowing Ellie had lost her tough fight. She had a wonderful life and will be missed by all and remembered fondly. May God Bless her family and bring them peace."
"Ellie: What a pleasure it was to have known you. You will be missed a million times a day."
"Ellie was a flurry of activity and a joy to be around. She was always kind and inclusive. She made life a little brighter. Our sympathy to Jim and family. We will miss her. Gary and Pat Cordes"
"Ellie I have know sense 1997 in Ft Myers. Jim and Ellie have been a wonderful part of our lives. I know how Jim feels loosing such loving person in his life. We will all miss her deeply. God will take good care of her because of the person she was in life. God bless her and a true friend left behind. Love, Bob & Claudia"
"Dear Jim & Family,no words can express how very sorry I am at the loss of Ellie.She was a wonderful friend. always encouraging me to be the best i could be. I loved her like a sister & will miss her warm smile. She'll always be in my heart,thoughts & prayers.I'll always be greatful for the time we shared during the womens golfing weekends ,when we were room mates We shared a lot of memories.She was truly a remarkable lady. my love and prayes to you all."