Sarah Belle Gibson, 81 WESTBROOK -- Sarah Belle Gibson, 81, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2014, at Springbrook Nursing Home. Sarah was born on Jan. 4, 1933, in Perryopolis, Pa., the daughter of Harry E. Lynn and Mary F. Nutt. Sarah graduated in 1952 from Perry Township High School. She entered the Air Force in 1952 as a nurse aid where she met her husband who was also in the Air Force and were married for 59 years. They traveled and raised their family during these years. After the service she worked as a CNA and med tech for Portland nursing homes for 17 years. After retirement they settled in the Portland area. Sarah was predeceased by her brothers, Ralph H., Claude D., Warren H., and a sister, Kathleen M. She is survived by her husband, William C. Gibson; children, Paul M. Gibson and spouse Lorraine of Gorham, Lynne A. Henderson and spouse Joe of Standish, Bonnie S. Pearlman and spouse Aaron of Great Mills, Md., and Lisa M. Mynahan and spouse Gary of Cumberland Center; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, July 12, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., followed by a service at 10 a.m., at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. Interment will be immediately after at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. Online condolences may be expressed at www.blaisandhayfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Springbrook and VNA Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Lafayettte Cancer Center Care of Eastern Maine Medical Center 489 State St. Bangor, Maine 04401 Sarah Belle Gibson