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Maynard Libby Obituary
He was born in Winslow Aug. 12, 1919, the son of Joseph Albert and Jeanette (Michaud) Libby.
He proudly served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He was a devoted patriot and always flew a flag in the front yard of every place he lived. He was a co-owner of Libby Store on Bay Street in Winslow with his father and mother for many years. He worked for 26 years in the Wyandotte Woolen Mill as a machinist. He also worked at Togus veterans hospital as a medical aide for 18 years. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family. He was a member of Bourque-Lanigan Post 5 American Legion in Waterville, MacCrillis-Rousseau Post Veterans of Foreign Wars in Winslow, and was a lifetime member and third degree of the Knights of Columbus 148.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Glenita "Jenny" (Stevens) Libby; one son, Keith Libby and his wife, Sandra, of Belgrade; one daughter, Sharon Farris and her husband, Nelson Farris, of China; five grandchildren, John Proulx and his wife, Michelle, of Hampton, Va., Beth Waceken and her husband, Dan, of Vassalboro, Eric Libby of Brewer, Libby Furrow of Vassalboro, and Lilly-Ann Bickford and her husband, Dwayne, of Belgrade; five great-grandchildren, Chad and Abby Waceken, Bradley and Nathan Bickford and James Furrow; and many special nieces, nephews, friends, and stepgrandchildren.
He was predeceased by his father and mother; sister Beulah Gerald; brother George Delford Libby; two special cousins and hunting and fishing buddies, Bernard and Donald Michaud; and a daughter-in-law, Cecile Fortin Libby.
"Home is the sailor ... home from the sea ... and the hunter home from the hill."
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a favorite charity of one's choice.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at St. Bridget's in Vassalboro. Committal prayers with military honors will be at noon, Wednesday, July 21, in the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. There will be no hours of visitation.
Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maynard Libby
Carlene Mallires
August 7, 2010
Beth and Dan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I know how much you and your children loved him. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
July 26, 2010
Our condolences and prayers are with you all at this time. Main was one of a kind. See his bluebird, he gave us on a trip to Maine. Was in the Phillipines at same time as Main. Love and RIP. Al & Rita Libby, Phoenix, Oregon.
Michelle Proulx
July 22, 2010
Pup's positive influence impacted many during his lifetime. The love and wisdom he shared continues to bless his family and friends ... I am grateful to be counted among them.
John Proulx
July 21, 2010
I will miss Pup dearly but he'll be in my thoughts always. He was an outstanding Grandfather, role model and friend, I'm a better man for having known him. Rest in peace Pup.
Nathan Bickford
July 20, 2010
Me and Papa used to talk for hours about America's wars, the French language and way of life, and our family lineage. I couldn't have learned anything like that from anyone else except him. He was incredibly wise and artistic, and in terms of his wisdom, nobody surpassed him. He also brought inevitable charm to any room he walked into. He is gone, but with praise.
Bradley Bickford
July 20, 2010
Papa will be missed, he was loved by everyone. He has moved on to be with the lord, where he will be happy. Goodbye Papa.
JAMES FURROW
July 19, 2010
I loved Papa. My thoughts will always be with him. He lived a long good life. Friends and relatives are sad. But he is a happy man in heaven with relatives he hasn't seen in a long time. He will be missed.
Your Great Grandson (Age 9)
Nancy Butler
July 19, 2010
Jenny - My condolences to you, your family, and Libby family decendents.
(Jeannine Butler's daughter, Belle Libby Saundes granddaughter).
Jim & Miyoko Fleming
July 18, 2010
Our deepest sympathies Jenny and Family. Maynard was a good friend and good neighbor.
Kevin Thorne
July 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate Maynards (Papa's) life. I never had the chance to meet him, but know from others, how special he was to you all. My condolences.
Libby & James Furrow
July 16, 2010
Myself and my family have been truly blessed. Words can not even begin to descirbe how much our grandfather "Papa" has meant to us. He will be missed. --Papa, you are home now.
Lilly Bickford
July 16, 2010
Rest in peace Papa.
shawn libby
July 16, 2010
my heart felt condolences to the entire family
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