Roland H. Libby

Roland Libby Obituary

OSSIPEE -- Roland Harry Libby, 79, of Water Village, died March 2, 2010, at his home.

He was born in Ossipee, Oct. 11, 1930, to Robert and Helen (Eldridge) Libby.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Cy Moody as a laborer for several years. After his retirement he worked for the New Hampshire Department of Forest and Lands.

He took great pride and enjoyment serving as a watchman for the Green Mountain Fire Tower for several years. He served as fire warden in Ossipee Corner and as a deputy fire chief of the Ossipee Corner Fire Department. He was an active member of Tuftonboro United Methodist Church.

Family members include his wife of 58 years, Frances "Dee Dee" (Estes) Libby of Water Village; two daughters, Cynthia Morrill of Hutchinson, Kan. and Debbie Bolobanic of Rochester; a son, Alan Libby of Effingham; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, John Libby of Ossipee; and two sisters, Annie Jacobsen of Ossipee and Thurley Litwhiler of Vestil, N.Y.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. in Tuftonboro United Methodist Church. The Rev. Murray Nickerson Jr. and the Rev. Bill Hartford will officiate. Burial will be in Water Village Cemetery, Water Village, in the spring.

Memorial donations may be made to Tuftonboro United Methodist Church or Ossipee Corner Fire Department.

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Published by Union Leader on Mar. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Roland Libby

11 Entries

Richard Whiting

March 6, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Thurston

March 5, 2010

Roland always had a smile on his face. He loved to joke. Growing up I remember camping on the "Kanc" with the Libby's and Roland always made it fun for us kids. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dee Dee, also to Cindy, Debbie, Alan and their families.

Gaye/Graydon Hodgdon

March 5, 2010

We would like to extend sincere condolances to DeeDee and the family at this time. I missed seeing you both driving by Sunday mornings on your way to church, a weekly reminder good folks lived just down the road a piece...May you find solace in good memories and may they always bring a smile. Gaye & Graydon Hodgdon

Joni Snow

March 4, 2010

Roland was a kind man who always had a big smile for everyone. He was quite the jokester! Roland loved his family very much - he was so proud of them.

I learned something last month when Roland was in the Hospital. I was surprised to learn he was Smokey the Bear! Imagine how many kids he got dressed up for and how much they adored "Smokey". I know everytime I see Smokey the Bear I will think of Roland - what an Icon! Always wondered why my brother John called him "Smokey" now and then.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roland's family. Especially to Dee Dee. I believe they were married 58 years.

We Commend John and Cindy. They were there from the beginning of Roland's illness and stayed to the end. John did have to make a couple of trips back to Kansas for work reasons, but was here when Roland and the family needed him most.

Cindy is a trooper. She came as soon as she knew her Dad was ill and literaly never left his side. She was there night and day helping her Dad and providing support and courage to her Mom.

I am proud of my "sister" Cindy. She is compassionate and sincere. She has the broadest shoulders of anyone I know. She and John have carried some very heavy loads over the past few months.

I hope the family can find solace in the fact the Roland is now at peace. I bet he is watching over you and saying "thanks for all the good times, the laughs and the many,many years of love".

We will miss "The Old Man of the Mountain"

Love To All,

Robert and Joni Snow

Melissa Libby Boisselle

March 4, 2010

I have many fond memories of Uncle Roland. In the spring time he and my Dad (Uncle Bud) would tap maple trees to collect sap for making maple syrup and they would always let my brother and I help with the process. I would look forward to seeing his smiling face at the annual Turkey raffle when he handed out tickets at the Ossipee Fire Department. I had one of the best childhoods anyone could ask for and that was because of the whole Libby family.
All of my Love,

sharon libby

March 4, 2010

i will never for get Roland, he was one of the nicest people i have ever know . he never judged any one was all way their if you needed him
i remember when my kids was small , we would go to the fire department for the turkey ruffle and he would always come to the kids with a big smile and give them one ticket each ( you would have though he had gave them a hundred bucks ) they never won but will ill telly you he made their night . Roland you will be missed and DE DE am so sorry for your lost but he will be looking down on you and wateing for you with open arms , may god be with you and the rest of the family in this time of loss

Cindy Morrill

March 3, 2010

It was a great morning, wasn't it dad. The sun was shining, the view of the mountains was clear and the birds were singing just like you said they would be. There isn't any more "itty bitty", but there is plenty of tapioca and whipped cream. I love you daddy, and my heart is empty, but I see your smile, and I know you are at peace. You can rest assured just like I said. With all my love forever, Cin

March 3, 2010

My name is Brittany Carter. I am the great grand daughter of roland. My brither Gage and I called him "Big Grandpa." My greatest memory with him was many years ago when Big grandpa and Grandma came down to Kansas for a visit. Big Grandpa was laying on a hammock in the back yard and my brother and i started to cover him in leaves. It was a lot of fun and a great memory. I give him and the family all my love.

March 3, 2010

My name is Gage Schoenhoff and I am the great grandson of Roland. my sister and i call him " Big Grandpa." My biggest memory with big grandpa is when i came to New Hampshire for a visit and we dug for gold on Harrys Hill.

Ingrid Lindberg

March 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I always felt welcome when I stayed over when Karen and I were in high school. I was fortunate to see him over the summer, he had the same bright eyes and kind smile that I remembered. He will be missed.

Karen (Morrill) Schoenhoff

March 3, 2010

Today I have been remembering the time when my family was leaving to my dads first duty station(I was 7) and gramp was sitting in his kitchen chair joking with me on how I would be moving down south where people talked funny and I was going to turn into a redneck. Love you bamps!

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