Obituary of Leonard Jesse Dibble

Bloomville Leonard Jesse dibble, 84 of Bloomville, NY passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. He was born February 26, 1928 in Harpersfield, NY the son of Joseph and Mildred (All) Dibble. He married Caryl Goodnough on November 9, 1952. Leonard was a beloved spouse, devoted father, and a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed his family, tending to his farm animals- especially his chickens. He loved them all, and they loved him too. He knew them all by name. He was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Jets, Mets, and the Delhi Bulldogs. He always had sound and honest advice for the young people who came into his life. His work ethic was superior and he took pride in his work and home. Oh, what a tease! He lived by example. He is survived by his wife, Caryl, at home; two sons, Joseph A. (Constance C.) Dibble and Wayne D. dibble; two daughters, Susan D. (Gary B.) Aikens and Judy A. Bonse; 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also two sisters, Wilma Miller, Leota Wright, and a brother Arnold (Ruth) Dibble. Calling hours will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 6-9pm, MacArthur Funeral home, Hobart, NY. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Monday, September 24, 2012 in the Bloomville United Methoidist Church with Rev. Mark DelGuidice and Rev. Bert More officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Hill Cemetery in Hobart, NY. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.macarthurfh.com. Arrangement are with the Macarthur Funeral home, Hobart, NY.