AUBURN – Kenneth E. Sibley, 50, a resident of 9 James St., Auburn died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 11, at his residence.

He was born in Portland, Oct. 31, 1955, the son of Alvah L. and Eva (Raymond) Sibley Jr.

Ken always had a big heart willing to help family and friends at any time. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, boating and camping. He also will be remembered for his talent at horseshoes.

Survivors include his mother, Eva Sibley of Burlington; two sons, Kenneth E. Thibeault and Jamie L. Thibeault, both of Vernon, Conn.; three brothers, Alvah L. Sibley III, Gary Sibley of Auburn and Roger Sibley of New Portland; two sisters, Judy A. Galinet of Canterbury, Conn. and Jean Morton of Leeds.

He was predeceased by his father, Alvah L. Sibley Jr., in June 2005.