beauty in the faces of the Penobscot and painted many wonderful portraits of tribe members. Palmer recently converted to Catholicism which spoke to his soul. He experienced great peace and contentment in the church and made many friends there. He was an active member of the choir and sang at both St. Teresa’s and St. Joseph’s Catholic churches in Brewer. He previously sang in the choir of the Hammond Street Congregational Church for many years. A great fan and participant in the arts, Palmer acted in Bangor Community Theatre as well as doing costuming and makeup. He performed for several years in the Robinson Ballet where he made Drosselmeyer in the Nutcracker Ballet his own. He attended many cultural activities over the years and went to New York often to go to the ballet, theatre and art exhibits. Palmer also traveled extensively in Europe, going to the most famous art museums. He was particularly fond of the old masters and studied their techniques. Some of his most treasured hours were spent at St. Stephen Priory Spiritual Life Center in Dover, Mass., where he spent his time in discussion, contemplation and prayer. He made many friends there both secular and religious and greatly looked forward to going to retreats there. Palmer is survived by a half brother, Edwin Libby of Manchester; two nieces, Laura A. Libby and Suzanne M. Libby; and a nephew, Matthew E. Libby; also by special friends, Melanie and Brian Woodward, Rick and Sally Tardiff, Pat Sirois, all of Bangor; and Chad Richens of New York. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 425 South Main St., Brewer, with the Rev. Joel Cyr, pastor, celebrant. There will be a second Memorial Mass celebrated prior to the opening of Palmer’s art show in the spring, with a reception and celebration of Palmer’s life and work. Gifts in his memory may be donated to an educational fund at the Shaw House, 136 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401. A service of Brookings-Smith, Bangor
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