SIDNEY – Lawrence A. Tibbetts went home to meet his Heavenly Father on April 1, 2023, with his loving wife Sandy by his side.

Larry was born on September 20, 1931, in Rockwood, Maine, the son of Lester and Dorothy Tibbetts.

He was the eighth of 10 children, having seven brothers and two sisters.

His family moved to Winthrop, Maine, where he attended public school. Throughout his education he loved sports, excelling at baseball, basketball and football. A star football player at Winthrop High School, he was instrumental in his team winning the class “C” Championship Gold Football in 1947.

He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1950. He graduated among a Senior class of 34 students which remained in closer relationship for many years.

Patriotism ran deeply in the Tibbett’s family. Larry’s brother Oral was a Marine Security Guard at The White House. Richard, also a Marine, fought at the battle of IWO Jima, receiving The Purple Heart. When conflict broke out in Korea Larry joined the Army, serving in the 45th Infantry Division. He was among the first to man the XM31 surface-to-surface missile known as “Honest John” which could carry an atomic warhead. Larry trained at Fort Sill Oklahoma and was stationed in Germany.

Larry worked several jobs before joining Central Maine Power Company in 1956, becoming a First Class Lineman, retiring after 40 years with that company.

Larry was a member of the Sidney Second Baptist Church for 50 years, serving as Deacon and Trustee, later joining the Oakland Baptist Church attending until two months of his passing.

Larry’s life was one marked by the love of his wife, his family, and his country. He held many offices in town government in a tenure of 57 years.

He was dedicated to character development in youth, serving as Scoutmaster in Sidney for eight years resulting in Eagle Scouts each year. He was grandmaster of Masonic Lodge 53 AF and AM and member of the Sidney Historical Society.

Larry married his loving wife Sandra Marden Tibbetts in July of 1999 after which they shared 23 wonderful years together. Their love was punctuated by trips to Florida for a month for several winters. Larry and Sandy worked together in community service especially as directors of the Food Cupboard for 18 years and they also shared work on their farm in Sidney.

Whatever they did, Sandra was by his side through the fun times and though his illness, caring for him at home till the last week of his life.

In addition to his wife Sandy, he leaves behind; his daughter Lynda Martin and her husband Peter; sister Thelma Luszcki; stepdaughter Jennifer Marden; granddaughter Samantha Marden and several nieces and nephews.

Thanks to the nurses at Maine General, Hospice Team at Maine General and the hospice team at Togus.

Larry’s Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Knowlton Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta, ME, with a masonic service at 6:45 pm. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Knowlton Hewins Funeral Home 1 Church Street, Augusta.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made in Larry’s name to Oakland United Baptist Church 45 Church Street, Oakland, ME or Maine General Hospice

10 Water St.

Waterville, ME 04901.

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