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SOUTH PORTLAND -- Captain Franklin P. Liberty went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2013, peacefully in his sleep at home.
He was born on July 22, 1919, in Merrimac, Mass. He was the son of Sarah Page and Frederick Liberty.
He was educated at Farmington High School in New Hampshire and at The State University of New York Maritime College.
He served in the Navy both in WWll and Vietnam. When he retired from the service he then served as Captain in the Merchant Marines.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia; a daughter, Bonnie Bower and her family, and a son, Page Liberty and his family.
He will be put to rest at sea. A memorial service will be arranged. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to:
The Missions of Cornerstone
Baptist Church
415 U.S. Route One
Scarborough, Maine 04074
or to a charity of your choice.
Captain Franklin P. Liberty
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Robert Eames
September 13, 2023
I was a maritime academy cadet and was assigned to work under Captain Liberty in 1978 on the T.T. Stuyvesant running crude oil from Valdez, Alaska to Puerto Armuelles, Panama for 103 days. I could not have had a better captain to work with in a training capacity. He showed interest in my school work as well as made sure I was working with the best mates on the bridge. It was one of my greatest experiences in life working on one of the greatest ultra large crude carriers, the T.T. Stuyvesant. I can't say enough about how he took me under his wing as a cadet, made me feel like a valued crew member, and exposed me to the true workings of a tanker and life at sea. Mrs. Liberty was on board as well and she added much to the experience.
Fair sailing Captain Liberty. You were a one of a kind. Thank you for all you shared, and the wonderful dual time chronograph you gave me when I went back to academy.
Roger Souder
July 14, 2013
To The Liberty family: I am sorry for your loss.
May God be with you on your journey in the coming hours, days, weeks, months and years.
July 14, 2013
Another from the 'Greatest Generation' in God's care.
Thank you for your service.
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