AUBURN — Alan D. Libby, 47, a resident of Maple Lane in Livermore, died unexpectedly, Saturday, Sept. 11, in Auburn, doing what he loved, riding his bicycle training for “The Dempsey Challenge.”

He was born May 24, 1963, in Farmington, the son of Annette (Decker) Libby. He was a graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. He continued his education through CMVTI in Auburn receiving his boiler operator’s license. On Dec. 18, 1992 in Jay, he married his best friend and soul-mate, Renda J. Kennedy. They made their home and raised their family in Livermore.

Alan enjoyed working for Verso Paper Mill in Jay as an operator on No. 5 paper machine. He also served on the V.P.P. special committee for safety. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, traveling, riding motorcycles, playing bingo at the American Legion in Livermore Falls and taking care of his family. Alan is a fallen hero in his family and he was always there to help people. Alan was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, brother and friend, no matter how busy he was he always took the time to go and visit his mother. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Renda J. Libby of Livermore; two sons, Matthew A. White of Livermore Falls and Brad K. Timberlake of Jay; his daughter, Jennifer J. Timberlake of Jay; brothers, Cecil Libby and his wife, Joline, of Wilton, Roscoe Libby and his wife, Marilee, of Strong and John Libby and his partner, Lorraine, of Farmington; his sister, Mavis Libby of Augusta; and his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Hazel Kennedy of Livermore.

He was predeceased by his mother, Annette Libby; a brother, Eric James Libby; and his dog, “Ike.”

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