Michael Alan Hibbard, loving husband of 46 years to Lauren (Smith) Hibbard, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at Hartford Hospital from cancer.

He was the son of the late Edith (Unnold) and Merle A. Hibbard. Born July 29, 1952, in Bangor, he grew up in Bridgton, and graduated from Lake Region High School, class of 1970. He attended UConn, where he met his wife, and graduated from UConn School of Pharmacy in 1975. He was a Clinical Pharmacist at Mt Sinai Hospital, Hartford Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and in 2014 moved to Port St. Lucie, Fla. Michael worked at Martin Health in Stuart and Tradition until fully retiring a few years later, returning to Windsor, Conn. in August 2021.

Generous with a kind heart and infectious smile, he always had a positive outlook on life. Michael enjoyed most sports, especially college basketball, golf, and thoroughbred racing. An avid golfer, he enjoyed the courses in Florida, relaxing in the pool, and spending time on the lanai. He loved lobster and a good home-grown tomato.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his sisters, Patricia and Peter DiPietrantonio of Brunswick, Catherine and B. Eugene Roberts of Flowery Branch, Ga., sisters-in-law Rosaline and Gary Crosse of East Hartford, Conn., and Kathryn and Howard F. McCormick of Windsor, Conn., brother-in-law Andrew J. Smith of Vernon, Conn., and was Uncle Mike to many nieces and nephews whom he adored. He also leaves his faithful dog, Inky.

He was predeceased by his parents, his in-laws Sylvia, and E. Michael Smith, and his brother-in-law Richard M.B. Smith.

We are so grateful to Dr. Rawad Elias, the palliative and hospice care at Hartford Hospital, and his nurses at Conklin Building 3rd floor, for easing his pain in his final days. Donations in his memory may be made to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com