Myrtle Gertrude Libby

LIBBY, Myrtle Gertrude, 87, PRESQUE ISLE, March 5, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

    PRESQUE ISLE – Myrtle Gertrude Libby, 87, passed away March 5, 2013, in Presque Isle. She was born on November 1, 1925, in Springfield, NB, Canada, the daughter of Maurice and Gladys (Goodine) McGrath.
    Myrtle worked for F.W. Woolworth Department store in the1940’s, worked as a CNA at the Presque Isle Nursing Home for 15 years and then volunteered at both the Gift Shop at The Aroostook Medical Center, R.S.V.P, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood for many years.
    Myrtle is survived by two sons, Floyd Libby and his wife, Linda of Dedham, and Carroll Libby and his wife, Dolly of Westfield. She also leaves behind one brother, Earl McGrath and his wife, Wilma of Mapleton; two grandchildren, Toni Weaver and her husband, Jared of Winterport, and Heidi Hewitt and her husband, Chad of Calais; and many nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Libby of 45 years; three brothers, Murray, James and Ralph McGrath; and two sisters, Elva Peden and Lena DeNofrio.
    A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at St. Marys Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, where Rev. Raymond Morency officiated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.