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David Libby

Waldoboro, ME

December 9, 1931 - October 26, 2014

David Libby Obituary

David W. Libby, 82, passed away peacefully at Quarry Hill in Camden Maine on Sunday October 26, 2014 with his loving family by his side. David was born on December 9, 1931 in Lewiston, ME to the late Archie and Nellie (McMahon) Libby. David grew up in Lewiston and attended local schools. After leaving school David joined the work force before enlisting in the United States Army. While serving his country David received both a purple heart and a bronze star for his actions. Upon returning to Maine David began working as a chef in a local restaurant, a small job which would turn into a career he loved. One of the restaurants he spent many years at was Rolando’s in Auburn. Upon retiring from the kitchen David went on to be a bar tender at the ACME club in Lewiston where he was also an active member for over 20 years. David also would work for the local schools as a bus driver where he would help in getting kids to and from school that couldn’t ride on the bus. In his younger years he loved to fish. He was an avid Red Sox fan through thick and thin and was ecstatic when they finally broke the curse and won the World Series in 2004. He also was a big Patriots fan and taught Kat all she knows about football. David loved his family more than anything was overjoyed when he found out he was going to be a father. He adored his girls and would do anything for them. When he became a grandfather his world changed again and he loved being able to spend time with his “baby”. David loved his Pepsi and his Oreo cookies a tradition that he cared on during his time at Quarry Hill. He was predeceased by his siblings Archie, Frank, Morse, William, Leo, Thomas, Iona, Clare, Grace, and Annie He is survived by his daughters Kathryn Read of Friendship, ME Rebecca Libby of Waldoboro, ME Grand Daughter Katelyn Read of Friendship, ME Nieces and Nephews Elaine Frederick, Pattie Rodrigue, Melissa Libby, Donna Smith, Tim Frederick, Nicholas Frederick, David Frederick all of Brockton, MA A graveside service will be held on Friday October 31, 2014 at 2pm at the Maine Veterans Cemetery 163 Mt. Vernon Road Augusta, ME with Rev. Ken Dale officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Quarry Hill as well as Miles Home Health and Hospice for all of their care and support of their father over the years. You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home Waldoboro, ME

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