Mabel E. Garfagna Van Bibber, 93
Mabel E. (Clements) Garfagna Van Bibber, 93, of Falmouth, formerly of Wareham, died August 8, in the JML Care Center, Falmouth. She was the widow of the late Albert J. Van Bibber and the daughter of the late Everett and Beatrice (Ash) Clements.
She was born in Lynn and lived in Weymouth and Wareham for many years before moving to Falmouth 13 years ago.
Mrs. Van Bibber worked as a seamstress in the bridal department at Jordan Marsh in Braintree for many years before retiring.
She was a member of the sewing club and the Welcome Wagon while living in Weymouth.
Survivors include 2 sons, Paul H. Garfagna of NC and Philip R. Garfagna of Wareham; 2 daughters, Diane M. Paaso of Bethel, ME, and Nancy R. Byron of Livermore, CA; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. Burial will follow in Cedar Knoll Cemetery, Taunton.
Visiting hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.