1923 – 2003

LEWISTON – Edward L. Libby, 80, of Canton, died Friday, July 4, at the Central Maine Medical Center. He had resided on School Street in Canton, and had lived in the area for many years.

He was born in Rumford, on May 23, 1923, a son of Charles and Dora Libby Sr., had attended Rumford schools, and during World War II had served overseas with the U.S. Army. Mr Libby was employed as a mill worker at the Boise Cascade Paper Co in Rumford for over 40 years until retirement in the late 70’s from the Unloading Crew.

He was a member of the Swasey-Torrey Post 100, American Legion in Dixfield, and was a member of the Boise Cascade Paper Co. 25 & 40 Year Club. He was married in Mexico, on Sept. 10, 1960 to the late Norma Stinchfield who died in Lewiston, on April 29, 1996.

Survivors include four daughters, Vicky Patrick and husband Thomas of Mexico, Heidi J. Libby of Dixfield, Ann Smith and husband Steven of Jay, April Libby of Lisbon Falls; two sons, Norman L. Libby and wife Maureen and Edward K. Libby both of Canton; three grandchildren, Patience, Eric and Jeffrey; three great-grandchildren, Dakota, Kaylee and Carey; two stepbrothers, Charles and Raymond Libby; and two stepsisters, Betty and Barbara.

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