Vibber Holt "Jack" Cowles b. 23 MAR 1914 New London, Connecticut, USA d. 09 DEC 2008 Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut

1914 - 2008

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Birth 23 Mar 1914 New London, Connecticut, USA [1, 2, 3]

Gender Male

_UPD 27 OCT 2009 18:16:16 GMT-5

Died 09 Dec 2008 Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut [1, 2]

Buried Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, Connecticut

Person ID I1880 Alan Donald Vibber

Last Modified 08 Dec 2009

Father Vibber Wheeler Holt, b. 03 Nov 1874, New London, New London, Connecticut, USA , d. 29 Apr 1966, Waterford, New London, Connecticut, USA

Mother Cowles Almeda Eliza, b. 15 Dec 1872, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA , d. 10 Feb 1960, Waterford, New London, Connecticut, USA

Family ID F868 Group Sheet

Family Living

Children

	1. Living
	2. Living
	3. Living

Family ID F876 Group Sheet

Notes	Living in Waterford, Connecticut in 1975 Holt C. Vibber Memorial for Holt C. Vibber Born in New London, CT on Mar. 23, 1914 Departed on Dec. 9, 2008 and resided in Waterford, CT. Funeral Tribute: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 Reception: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 Cemetery: Cedar Grove Cemetery Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions. Holt C. Jack Vibber WATERFORD - Holt C. "Jack" Vibber, of 5 Soljer Drive, Waterford died Tuesday, December 9th at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. Born March 23, 1914, the son of Wheeler and Almeida (Cowles) Vibber. He was a lifelong resident of New London and Waterford. He graduated from Chapman Tech High School in 1932. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II while stationed in New York as a carpenters mate lst class. It was during this time that he married Virginia Barbera in June, 1943, at the Staten Island Naval Base. After he left military service in 1946, he was employed for thirty-seven years by Northeast Utilities, working as a foreman in the overhead and underground distribution department. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three sons; Van Vibber and his wife Julie Shular of Malibu, California; Jaxon Vibber of Gales Ferry; and Kurt Vibber of Waterford. He was predeceased by his brothers Howland and Royce and his sisters Leona, Genesta and Winita. Jack was a remarkably dynamic individual who had a major influence on many lives. More significant is that he was such a quietly effective person due to his gentle good nature and endearing simplicity. Jack was known by many and his good reputation preceded him all along the eastern coast from Connecticut to Maine. He had been involved with boats practically all his life, working on sailing barges in his early years, restoring or repairing vessels such as Friendship Sloops (Ancient Mariner, aka Tern), MuscongusSloops, Beetle Cats and other catboats, smacks, and Herreshoff Bullseyes. He was a charter member in 1929 of the Ship Model Makers Club International. Jack was an active and contributing member to many boating associations, notably Mystic Seaport Museum, U.S. Power Squadrons and the local New London Power Squadron, The Catboat Society, and the Noank Wooden Boat Association. He was also was a member of the Thames Yacht Club, a plank owner in the American Schooner Society, and, most especially, a well-recognized advocate for the Friendship Sloop Society. In the 1980s, Jack gathered a number of Friendship Sloop owners and enthusiasts to plan for a racing event during the New London Sailfest weekend. What started over twenty years ago continues as an annual rendezvous and cruise originating in New London. He had volunteered and worked on organizing committees for OPSail 2000, waterfront activities in New London such as Boats, Books and Brushes, andthe Sailfest planning board. Jack involved himself in local affairs and civic organizations as well. Long enjoying baseball, he was a founding member in 1953 of Waterford Little League North. He even started up a band of L.L. players and was manager of the "Lumberjacks." He was a founding member of Oswegatchie Fire Department, having served as foreman and drillmaster of firefighters. Additionally, he earned a life membershipin the Cohanzie Fire Department. He was a member of the member of New London Elks, Lodge 360, where he and his wife were often noted for their elegance, energy and enthusiasm on the dance floor. As for music, Jack was quite knowledgeable of jazz and was very capable of calling a good square dance as well. A funeral tribute will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, CT. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Vibber's name may be made to the Friendship Society's Pendelton Memorial Scholarship Fund, do The Friendship Sloop Society, P.O. Box 279, Friendship, ME 04547 or a charity of choice. Thames Yacht Club, Mainsheet (The newsletter of the Thames Yacht Club), March-April 2009 An Ode to Jack Vibber Jack, a long time member of TYC, was active in many of the activities of the Club. He enjoyed sailing, messing about boats, building or repairing boats, helping about the Club and building flagpoles.Some of you may have not known Jack, but he was a delightful and cheerful person always willing to lend a hand. Some of his handiwork contributions to TYC include the two falgpoles that anchor the two corners of our upper deck. His carefully crafted wind vanes continue to indicate the fickle nature of the varied wind directions about the Clubhouse. Jack created the Queen Merry signboard that adorns our race headquarters. Jack was a regular member of the race committee every Wednesday evening either aboard the Queen or the Intrepid for many years. Jack never let us forget the Wednesday night that the former Queen almost sank when one of the flotation pontoons became disconnected and sailed itself downriver. This of course enabled the RC mast to land in the water. It was an interesting night to say the least. Jack owned a Friendship sloop for a while and was instrumental in getting TYC to host an annual rendezvous and race for the Friendship Sloops. What a sight it was to see several of these delightful and graceful craft racing in our river. The rendezvous continue annually at TYC, but with a few less particpants than in past years. We suspect that this is because Jack is not around to help with their preservation. Wednesday evenings were not his only sojourn with sailing. On Thursdays, Jack campaigned his Beetle Cat on the Mystic River. I had the pleasure of crewing for him on several occasions and we had a great time; even winning a few races. Jack passed away on the 9th of December. He will be missed. A Friend

Sources
[S45] Social Security Index (Reliability: 4).

[S120] Obituary (Reliability: 3).

[S47] 1920 Census, District 267, New London Ward 5, New London, Connecticut (Reliability: 4).