Nicole Shantay Gibson departed this life suddenly on April 21, 2021. She was born in

Ft. Pierce, FL on June 4, 1985 to Takela D. Gibson & Dan Mickel. She is the oldest of

five children. In 1990, at the age of five, Nicole moved with her mother to New Haven, CT,

where she began her schooling in the New Haven public school system. Nicole was a member

of Salvation & Deliverance (Christian Training & Healing Center) under the leadership of

Pastor Roberta Knotts where she served in the Children's Church, the Youth choir, and

Usher Board. Nicole leaves behind her loving mother, her four loving children: Rashonda,

Giovanni, Darryl Jr., and Machon. Nicole leaves a granddaughter, who is expected to be here

any day now: Royalty Nicole. She is survived by her siblings: Calvin Benjamin, Mynisha

Roberts, Jalyce Roberts, Jalik Roberts, and Gary Ross III. She is also survived by her

stepfather, Gary Ross, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones. Anyone

who knew Nicole, knew she was a social butterfly. She worked for several food chains

and had a love for children. Nicole take your rest until we meet again.

We Love You Forever In Our Hearts!!

A celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at Hamden Memorial Funeral Home,

1300 Dixwell Ave., Hamden at 11am. Viewing in Chapel from 9am - 11am. Interment to follow

at Beaverdale Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.