Avis de décès de Wilder-Allen Libby

WATERVILLE -- Wilder "Al" Allen Libby, 85, died peacefully Friday, April 1, 2011, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville with family by his side.He was born in Bangor on Sept. 26, 1925, the son of Clarence and Augusta (Craig) Libby Sr. He attended Brewer High School and later received his GED. He loved music and was an avid gardener, working outdoors around his home. He was a fan of the Red Sox and attended or watched games. In the service, he played on the National Guard softball team for several years and later played American Legion baseball. He took up playing tennis at Colby College, and his tennis partner was Ab Larsen. He was formerly employed at the paper mill in Brewer for several years, then joined the military as a member of the Marine Corps. After getting out, he took work at Shaw's Supermarket and then as a sales clerk at Blake's Hardware Store.He then joined the Army and then the National Guard, of which he served more than 42 years. He umpired the local Little League games for 60 years playing at local fields. He was a life member of the Waterville Lodge of Elks, a third degree member of the Winslow Knights of Columbus Council, a longtime member and former commander of the Bourque-Lanigan Post 5 American Legion for three years and was a lead member of the Funeral Detail for the Legion for many years. He was also longtime member of the McCrillis-Rousseau Post VFW of Winslow.He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Theresa (Veilleux) Libby of Waterville; four sons: Robert Libby and wife Joyce of Holden, David Willett and wife Patricia of Guntersville, Ala., Bruce Willett of Belgrade, and Garry Willett and wife Elizabeth of Winslow; one daughter, Nancy Pardun and husband Robert of Bangor; one brother, Paul Libby of Brewer; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and by his beloved dog "Princess." He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Clarence Libby Jr. and George Libby.Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm St., Waterville. American Legion members are asked to meet at the funeral home at 7 p.m. for a military wake service. Funeral services with military honors will be held later this spring.Donations in his memory can be made to the local Little League Baseball Association.