Wesley W. ‘Wes’ Dibble

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Mr. Wesley W. "Wes" Dibble, 61 of River Road, Fort Plain, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 25, 2009, peacefully at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following an extended illness. At the time of his passing, he had the love and comfort of his family by his side.

He was born on January 27, 1948, in Cobleskill, son of the late Floyd and Marcia (Borest) Dibble. He was united in marriage with Rosemarie Muche on November 18, 1969, in Wuerzburg, Germany, together enjoying a blessed union of 40 years. Mr. Dibble was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army; he was honorably discharged in January of 1970. Work was Mr. Dibble's passion and he began the Dibble Construction Company in 1972, actively serving the construction needs of many customers throughout Montgomery, Herkimer and Fulton counties.

Wes always put the needs of his family before his own and treasured the times he spent in the company of his cherished grandchildren, who have very fond memories of him. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include: his loving family, his wife, Rosemarie of Fort Plain; a son, Michael Dibble of Little Falls; his daughters, Marion Walker and husband, Dan, of Whitesboro and Melissa Dibble of Fort Plain; two siblings, Lloyd Dibble of Canajoharie and Mary Ann Butler and husband, Tom, of Johnstown; his grandchildren, Christopher Pierce, Danielle Walker, Marisa Walker, Gavin Jacob Dibble and Anna Jane Dibble; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his siblings, Virginia Hodge and Sylvia Morey.

The family will be present to receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, on Friday, November 27, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. Mr. Dibble's funeral will commence at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, from the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth E. Dingman, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Fort Plain, officiating. Procession will follow to West St. Johnsville Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest.

The family is being served by funeral director Daniel J. Enea. The family would like to offer their gratitude to the St. Johnsville Fire/Ambulance Department for its professionalism and compassion.