It is with deep and profound sadness that we say goodbye to Kevin Giblin, 66, who passed away in his home in Southborough, Massachusetts on April 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Kevin was born in Marlborough, MA on November 8, 1950, the son of late James Giblin and Mary Taylor and brother to Gayle Anderson.
Kevin attended schools in both Westborough and Northborough and graduated from Algonquin High School where he met the love of his life, Catherine Cote, at the age of 16.
Upon graduation, he enlisted in United States Marine Corps and quickly rose in rank and became the leader of his platoon. As Honor Guard, he led his graduating class and fulfilled his military duties with pride and strength.
He married his love on November 18, 1972 and began his lifelong journey as husband, father, grandfather and real estate developer, mentor and friend. From humble beginnings, Kevin started Brendon Homes with a dream of providing exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. Through tumultuous times, he persevered and 40 years later, Brendon Homes is both recognized regionally and nationally with numerous industry awards and home owner testimonials.
Behind the scenes, Kevin’s influence and that of Brendon Homes reached far beyond the buildings and homes he built. He had an innate mission to help those in need and worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, clothing, rehabilitation services, and education through numerous organizations, such as Spectrum Health Systems, 200 Foundation, Hoops For Homework, One Mission, and the Iris Eagan Scholarship Foundation.
Prominent, dynamic, driven, and influential, his crowning “achievement” was his close, intimate family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine, his daughter, Kristyn, his son-in-law, Frank, son, Brendon, and daughter-in-law, Robin. His five treasured grandchildren, Frankie, Kenley, Stella, Brody and Jack, will forever remember their special, funny, affectionate Papa Gibba.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 4-8pm at Saint Rose of Lima Church, 244 W. Main Street, Northborough, Massachusetts.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Saint Rose of Lima Church followed by a burial with Military presence at Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough.
Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough is honored to be assisting the Giblin Family with arrangements.
(Obituary and photo via Hays Funeral Home)
So sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin. He was a true gentleman and a warm and caring human being. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers for his family at this time. He touched many lives with his generosity and good will..
“…his crowning “achievement” was his close, intimate family.”
I couldn’t agree more. Forget business, whenever I saw Kevin around Town he was never by himself — he was always with family and never forgot how important that is, offering another great example to aspire to. Eternal rest!
Paul Cimino
Kevin, you loved people and became a friend the minute I met you on a golfing trip to Ireland. You will be missed by your friends in real estate. My sympathies to the entire Giblin family during a very difficult time.
Dan DeMarco, Campanelli
My sentiment when someone I know has simply vanished is “There is another Star in the Sky tonite” but for Kevin it is “There is another Constellation in the Sky tonite” “The Big Dipper,the Little Dipper,and the Gibba”