WOODBURY- Michaelle Frances Hibbard, 51, of White Deer Rocks Road, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at Waterbury Hospital.

Michaelle was born July 28, 1960 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Edwin A. and Sue (Bower) Hibbard. She has resided in Woodbury for over 20 years. She was a truck driver and was employed by J.W. Barry Transport in Danbury for the past 5 years and previously with Sippon Energy in Monroe. Michaelle loved horses. She raised and trained them and was a member of the Northwest CT Draft Horse Association, the Yankee Draft Association, and the Percheron Horse Association of America.

She leaves a son, Chad Aron King of Woodbury, two brothers, Michael G. Hibbard of North Haven and Arthur Hibbard of Southbury, her former husband, Charles F. King of Southbury and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Kelly Sue Hibbard.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Woodbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, POB 581 Woodbury, CT 06798.

Services: Funeral services and burial will be private

Visitation: There are no calling hours.