Robert Edwin Libby

AUBURN – Robert Edwin Libby, 95, of Auburn went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2026, at Clover Manor with his family at his side. Bob was a devoted husband to his wife, Joan Boston Libby, for 70 years.

Bob was born in the family apartment over the town fire station on Church Street in Yarmouth, Nov. 18, 1930, at 8 a.m., the son of Alton Henry and Margaret Smith Libby.

Shortly after his birth the family moved to Auburn, on the Witham Road, and then moving to 52 Academy St. His father bought land on S. River Road, Route 136, and built a new home. Bob would walk with his father from Academy Street each day as his father worked on the house.

Bob began his education in the one room school house on the Penley Corner Road in South Auburn, walking to and from school each day. His education continued at Lincoln Elementary, Walton Jr. High, graduating from ELHS Class of 1949.

On Nov. 24, 1950, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Eleanor Boston, the daughter of Harvey and Gladys Boston of Danville at the Advent Christian Church on Turner Street in Auburn.

In 1952, he entered the military training in Indiantown Gap, Pa. He served as a gunnery sergeant with the 981st Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Division in Korea being located at Khumwa Valley and Heart Break Ridge.

Upon leaving the military he went back to Bates Mill and also began a study of architecture. In a short time he went back to work for the Alonzo J. Harriman Architects/Engineers in Auburn.

While working at the Harriman Firm, Bob, with his father, built a new home on Riverside Drive in Auburn. That is when Clifton Edward was born on Sept. 3, 1954, Valerie Jean on July 4, 1956, and Daniel Keith on April 14, 1958.

Bob became chief draftsman for Harriman in 1965 and eventually becoming a registered Architect (AIA) in Maine and New Hampshire.

After 38 years, he retired in 1993 from the Harriman Firm but continued work in architecture.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joan Eleanor Boston Libby of Auburn, who shared his birthday on Nov. 18, 1930, being 10 hours older. He leaves Clifton Edward of Lincoln, Del., daughter, Valerie Wagg and Bennie of Auburn and son, Daniel Keith and wife Dianne of Biddeford. Also surviving is one brother, David Roland and wife Dottie of Poland. He leaves grandsons Jason Johnson and wife Tammy, Jacob Wagg and wife Sheri plus granddaughters Jessica and Melissa. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Michael and his wife Sarah and children Maeve and Alden. Gregory and his wife Cecelia and children Nolan and Griffin. James, Katherine and Thomas Robert. Also great-great-grandchildren Cyrus and twins Galatea and Darius and also their mother Jamie Hauch. He loved them all very much.

Valerie and Clif would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Clover Manor for the care given to our Dad while at their facility.

At Robert’s request there will not be any funeral services. Arrangements are in the care of The Fortin & Pinette Group 217 Turner St. in Auburn, 783-8545. To share memories and condolences with The Libby Family, please visit http://www.fortinpinettegroupauburn.com .