SULLIVAN – Lowell O. Tibbetts Sr., 71, died Nov. 9, 2011, at an Ellsworth hospital. He was born June 19, 1940, in Addison, the son of Carroll and Violet (Pottle) Tibbetts.
Lowell was an avid reader and especially enjoyed watching NASCAR. He worked for many years as a heavy machinery operator at Allen’s Blueberry Freezer.
Lowell is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Joyce M. (Bunker) Tibbetts of Sullivan; one daughter, Rita Becker of Lamoine; six sons, Lowell Tibbetts Jr. and companion, Karen McNeil, Joe Fountaine and wife, Ila, Wayne Fountaine and companion, Sharon, and Steve Fountaine, all of Sullivan, Wesley Tibbetts of Ellsworth and Michael Fountaine and wife, Anne, of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Ellie Richardson and husband, Brian, of Town Hill; many grandchildren and one niece. Lowell’s family thanks the doctors and nurses at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for his wonderful care.
Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Gifts in Lowell’s memory may be made to Maine Coast Healthcare Foundation, 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at
www.jordanfernald.com.