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Lutitia B. Tibbetts
Mrs. Lutitia B. Tibbetts, loving mother and retired teacher, of Lenox, MA, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, just days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Born in Chicago, IL, in 1931, to Arthur and Anna Carlson Bowen, she graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in music and a master's in education.
Lutitia began her 35-year teaching career in MA, later continuing her career in CT. She retired from Northeast Elementary School in Stamford, CT, where she spent most of her teaching years. In addition to her academic teaching, she taught piano to many students and hosted countless recitals to showcase their growth.
Lutitia traveled the world for many years with her beloved husband Dick and her cousin Yvonne. Upon returning home she dedicated herself to assembling scrapbooks capturing her trips to generously share her travels with friends and family. Throughout her adulthood, Lutitia volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Literacy Network, English as a Second Language, Stamford Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, and South Church Food Bank. Lutitia was active in the First Presbyterian Church in Stamford and the South Congregational Church in Pittsfield. As a devoted mother, she supported her children's scouting pursuits, Lisa and Karen achieving First Class, and Richard achieving Eagle Scout. Lutitia's love for the arts was expressed through her attendance of numerous performances and museum exhibits in both New York City and the Berkshires.
Lutitia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Richard T. Tibbetts, whom she married on August 28th, 1954. Dick passed away in 2000.
She is survived by her son Richard B. Tibbetts and wife Sheri Tibbetts of Mattapoisett, MA, daughter Lisa Morrison and husband John Morrison of Cartersville, GA, son-in-law Tom Goggin, and grandchildren R. Bowen Tibbetts and wife Laura Douglas Tibbetts, Brian Goggin and wife Demi Edwards, Thomas Morrison and wife Carlie Cooper, Sean Goggin, Victoria Tibbetts, Cory Tibbetts, Peter Morrison, Daniel Webb and Caroline Morrison.
Funeral Notice:
Memorial services will be at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to American Cancer Society or First Presbyterian Church. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.

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Published by Stamford Advocate on Aug. 4, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Lutitia Tibbetts

6 Entries

Frances C. Uva SPS, retired

July 29, 2025

Missing you as your 2nd Anniversary in Heaven approaches. Blessings to all your family members and friends who miss you as much as I do...
Sincerely,

Francesco Malagisi

August 27, 2023

I´m very sorry for your loss! Mrs Tibbett´s was such a special person. She was my third grade teacher and piano teacher for for 9 years. My mom had a massive heart attack about 20 years ago and I remember seeing Mrs. Tibbett´s at the Stamford Hospital where she volunteered. It was the first time we´d seen each other in years and I remember her giving me a giant hug. I will carry great memories of her with me!

Pat McCarthy

August 6, 2023

I,too, am sorry to read about "Tish'. That is how I always knew her. We had many connections and one being as Steve Simmons wrote was with boy scout troup 1. What a great group that was . The other connection was because we both had twins. Our son Scott was friendly with Richard. Tish and I became friendly through all of this. She will be missed by so many. Fondly

Gretchen Fedeli

August 5, 2023

I´m so sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Tibbetts so fondly. She had a huge influence in my life and inspired me to become a first grade teacher myself. Mrs. Tibbetts was my first grade teacher at Northeast Elementary School, and as luck would have it, she then switched grades and I was able to have her as my third grade teacher as well. She truly cared about her students and treated us as if we were her own kids.
I loved reading about her amazing life. I´m sure she was a blessing to so many.
Again, my deepest condolences.
Gretchen Fedeli

Steven Simmons

August 4, 2023

I extend my condolences to the Tibbetts family over passing of Mrs. Tibbetts. I knew her son Richard from the Troop 1 BSA. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tibbetts always gave us rides to the Order of the Arrow. May these good memories console you in this time of sadness.

Steven Simmons
Dallas, Texas

Frances C. Uva

August 4, 2023

It was my distinct pleasure to teach at
Northeast School with
this extraordinary
individual.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on
her passing.
I know that her husband
Dick welcomed her to
Heaven with open arms.
Sincerely,

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