William Herbert Libby

Libby Sr., William Herbert, 87, of Bristol, NH passed away at home on Holiday Hill surrounded by all his family on July 1, 2016. He was born in Malden, Mass, the son of William S. and Sally (Leonard) Libby.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty (Higgins) Libby. Devoted father of Beth Simpson and her husband Stephen of Monroe, NH, William H. Libby Jr and his wife Denise of Alexandria, NH, Eric Libby and his wife Kris of Burlington, MA. He was adored by his 10 grandchildren, and 7 ½ great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Todd Libby of Auburn, NH.
He is also survived by this only sister Alice Schmidt of Everett, MA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean war in Iceland. He was a life-long member of the American Legion and a dedicated patriot. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and Past Master of the Charity Lodge AF &M of Cambridge, MA as well as a member of the Shriners.
A Quality Engineer, he worked for 23 years at RCA in Burlington, MA being extremely involved in the Apollo project. His engineering career continued at Digital Equipment Corp for 12 additional years.
He was a dedicated follower of hockey as both a player and #1 fan of the Boston Bruins. He enjoyed woodworking as well as watching the Patriots every Sunday.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bill's funeral at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 2:00. Calling hours will be Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 2:00-5:00 at the Mayhew Funeral Home in Plymouth, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Newfound Area Nurses Association Hospice Program in Bristol, NH.