EAST MILLINOCKET – Edith M. Tibbitts, 91, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at a Millinocket hospital. She was born Oct. 29, 1917, in East Millinocket, the daughter of Martin G. and Frances Jane (McKnight) Stratton. Edith was a lifelong resident of East Millinocket and worked for the town as town clerk and tax collector for 19 years, retiring in 1982. While serving in those capacities, she was known for her dedication, even issuing hunting, fishing and marriage licenses from her house on weekends and evenings. For 45 years she was organist and pianist at First Congregational Church of East Millinocket, where she played for many weddings, funerals, special services and Sunday morning worship services. Edith enjoyed rug hooking, knitting, crocheting and sewing. She had an outgoing personality and will long be remembered for her sense of humor. Edith was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and was loved by all in return, and will be sorely missed. She is survived by five children, twin boys, Donald C. Tibbitts of East Millinocket and his special friend, Anita Moscone, of Millinocket and Dean G. Tibbitts and his wife, Barbara, of Topsham, Carolyn A. Tibbitts of East Millinocket, Patricia M. Willey and her husband, Karl, of Palm Bay, Fla., and Helen J. Kelly of East Millinocket and special friend, Richard P. Jones, of Palmyra; a brother, Ralph E. Stratton of Winn; a sister, Jean D. Segee and her husband, Doug, of East Millinocket; nine grandchildren, Terri, Donald, Catherine, Liza, Dina, Scott, Robin, Robert Jr. and Rachel; 10 great-grandchildren, Crystal, Michaela, Megan, Jason, Jeff, Sarah, Griffin, Caleb, Angus and Robert III; four great-great-grandchildren, Madyson, Mallory, Gage and Hailey; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Edith will also be missed by a lifelong best friend, Marion Bartlett of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her former husband and the father of her children, Carrick A. Tibbitts; a daughter-in-law, Linda Tibbitts; a son-in-law, Donald Kelly; and two brothers, Reginald “Buck” Stratton and Francis “Ted” Stratton. Friends are invited to visit with the family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Lamson Funeral Home, 17 Western Ave., East Millinocket. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at First Congregational Church of East Millinocket, 45 Maple St., East Millinocket. Spring interment will be at East Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in memory of Edith may be sent to the memorial fund at First Congregational Church of East Millinocket, P.O. Box 306, East Millinocket, ME 04430 or Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.
EDITH M. TIBBITTS
