David Bibens Passes Away
David M. Bibens
( October 13, 1945 – January 29, 2024
North Springfield.
David M. Bibens 78, died at his home on Sunday evening January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born October 13, 1945, in Springfield, Vt. the son of Miller and Barbara (Trefry) Bibens. He attended Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1963.
On March 4, 1967, He married Sandra Guillemette.
He was employed at the Fellows Gear Shaper, Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co., and Lovejoy Tool Co. in Springfield. In the early 1970’s He established Bibens & Warren Concrete, providing concrete services to Springfield and the surrounding areas for many years until his retirement in 2000.
Dave was an avid snowmobiler and a member of the Hawks Mountain Ridge Riders, and held the position of club president for many years. He raced at Claremont Speedway from 1977 until 1990, starting in the Spectators races, then moved up to Late Model, then to Pro Stocks car # 31 Sunkist Kid. In 1988 he joined the ACT tour.
He enjoyed watching the Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and NASCAR. He was an avid camper, was always a prankster, and a jokester with many close friends.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, daughter Christy L. Thomas of Baltimore, Vt., three granddaughters; Rohanna Reynolds (Brian) of Fort Leavenworth, KS., Krystale Barraby of Manchester, NH, and Elisabeth Griswold of New Albany, OH. Two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Ariama Reynolds. Siblings William “Bill” Bibens (Marty), Becky Warren (Lee), Kilburn “Kibby” Bibens (Betty) and Rosalie Pettiford.
He was predeceased by his parents Miller and Barbara, brother Rodney Bibens, and sister Dorothy B. Bibens.
Celebration of life will be at a later date.
Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sources: Davis Memorial Chapel