Gladys M. HEBDEN

FAIRHAVEN - Gladys M. (Hebden) Hebert, 93, of Dartmouth died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Our Lady’s Haven after a brief illness. She was the widow of Earl H. Hebert. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Annie (Hamer) Hebden. Mrs. Hebert lived on her beloved Sconticut Neck Road most of her life. After graduating from Fairhaven High School, she attended Bryant Stratton School of Business in Providence. She continued her education at St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing; she graduated in 1936. She will be remembered for her caring nature and positive outlook. Her interests included reading, listening to music, good conversation and challenging crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed road trips and boating with her late husband. They co-founded Earl’s Marina in Fairhaven. Survivors include a son, Earl W. Hebert, and his wife, Carolyn, of Fairhaven; three daughters, Carol M. Ripley of Fairhaven, Shirley E. Reed, and her husband, Robert, of Rochester, and Mary A. Bradshaw, and her husband, Stephen, of Dartmouth; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three nieces. She was the mother-in-law of the late Robert Ripley. Her funeral and burial are private. Arrangements are by the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St.