Gilbert Lincoln III

Gilbert Lincoln, III, 83, of West Hartford and Old Black Point, husband of Polly Kinnear Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 6, 2007. He was born on February 28, 1923 in Hartford and was the son of the late Richard C. and Ada Culver Lincoln. Gib was predeceased by his first wife of 34 years, Jean Cloud Lincoln in 1983. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard and David Lincoln and a sister, Nancy l. Buell. Gib was a lifelong resident of Hartford and West Hartford, graduated from the Kingswood School and attended University of Virginia until he entered the Navy at the outbreak of World War II. He served as a quartermaster on two ships in the Pacific theatre, a troop transport involved in several assault landings and an ammunition supply ship. Following the war, he entered the family coffee business in Hartford at Charles G. Lincoln and Company, Lincoln Coffee also installed kitchen equipment in several establishments throughout the greater Hartford. Gib worked as a real estate agent with the T. D. Faulkner and Company for several years. He was a member of Asylum Hill Congregational Church, tutored children at the West Middle School, was a former board member of the Hartford VNA and member of the Old Guard, the 1892 Club, the Hartford Tennis Club, the Hartford Golf Club and the Old Black Point Association. Gib was always cheerful and pleasant and enjoyed many activities during his lifetime including sailing, fishing, golf, skiing, tennis, paddle tennis and bowling. Aside from his wife, Polly, Gib leaves two sons and their families, Gilbert and Coralinda Lincoln of Sherborn, MA and their children, Matt and Piper and Tom and Wendy Lincoln of West Hartford and their children, Courtney and Graham. Gib also leaves two step sons, Dr. Martin LeBoutillier of Exton, PA and John LeBoutillier of Larchmont, NY. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses, aids and caregivers of VNA Hospice for their fabulous care during the past four months. A memorial service for the family and friends will be held at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford on Saturday, January 13 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA of Greater Hartford, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 or Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. Molloy Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements.

Gilbert Lincoln III

February 28, 1923 - January 6, 2007