Marjorie Barrows Libby

Marjorie Barrows Libby
     BRUNSWICK -- Marjorie Barrows Libby passed away Dec. 4, 2006, at the Freeport Nursing Home.
     She was born in Brunswick, April 4, 1917, the daughter of Arad T. and Bertha Strout Barrows. She lived in Brunswick her entire life. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1935, and went on to attend the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass. While at the Conservatory, Marjorie played in the MacDowell Club Orchestra, which was conducted by Arthur Fiedler.
     Upon returning to Brunswick, she became a member of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, and the Brunswick Orchestral Society.
     On June 2, 1940, Marjorie married Bruce M. Libby. They were married for 52 years before his death, in 1992.
     Marjorie was very active in the community. In 1957, she was appointed Clerk of the Municipal Court in Brunswick and later became the first clerk of the Eastern County District Court. She retired in 1975.
     Mrs. Libby volunteered for many organizations. She entertained with her violin at Amenity Manor. She was a driving force in the Lifeline program. She spent many hours installing equipment for this program. She was appointed a member of the Regional Memorial Hospital, now Mid Coast Hospital, Advisory Committee for the Elderly. She also volunteered many hours at the information desk at the hospital. She was also a member of the Pejepscot Historical Society, and was often called upon to answer questions about Brunswick. Her picture of the old town hall is quite well-known as being the only known picture without traffic.
     In 1982, she was honored by the Kiwanis Club as Citizen of the Year. Mrs. Libby was also a member of the Church of Christ.
     Marjorie was predeceased by her parents; her sister Elizabeth Pendleton; her son, James W.; and her grandson, Steven Libby. She is survived by her son, Bruce B. and his wife Mary of Westbrook; grandchildren, Jane L. Miller of Nevada, James of California, Jennifer of Nevada, Susan and Elizabeth of Nebraska, Gabrielle of Brunswick, Megan of Brunswick, Carrie of Washington; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
     At her request, there will be no funeral. A committal service will be held at a later date.
    If desired, memorial gifts
    may be sent to :
    The Church of Christ
    43 Federal St.
     Brunswick, Maine 04011