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Robert Libby Veteran
September 08, 2020

Obituary

BUXTON- Robert Everett Libby, 87, passed away on September 8, 2020 at the Gorham
House after a long illness.

He was born in Gray, Maine on August 2, 1933 to the late Frederick and Dorothy Libby. After
completing his freshman year of high school, Robert proudly served in the 3rd Division
U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950-1953 and was promoted to Corporal.

After the war, Robert was employed at S.D. Warren in Westbrook, ME for 40 years.

Robert enjoyed horseshoes, hunting, fishing, camping, Fryeburg Fair, telling jokes, and
family gatherings.

He is predeceased by brothers, Clarence, Leland, Harry and Clifford, and sisters, Stella, Ella, Laura
and Lillian.

He is also survived by his wife Shirley (Gammon) Libby of 59 years, his 6 daughters-
Doreen and her husband Paul of Gorham, Patty of Windham, Tracy and her husband Bruce of
Hollis, Robin and her husband Dennis of Cornish, Rhonda and her husband Frank of Buxton, and
Wendy and her husband Peter of Hollis, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday Sept. 17 from 4 – 6 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. At 6 PM, US Army Honors will be held at the funeral home. Please be mindful of reopening restrictions and distancing. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com

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Chad E. Poitras Cremation & Funeral Service
498 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
207-929-3723