WATERVILLE – Jeffrey A. Tibbetts, 68, of Waterville peacefully joined his wife, Wendi in their Eternal Home with the Lord, on Jan. 10, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Upon diagnosis, he told his daughters that he was going to “fight the fight of his life” to stay with the family he loved so very much, and that he did.

Jeff was born to Harry and Leona Tibbetts of Oakland on April 25, 1955. He grew up in Oakland and attended Messalonskee High School.

He loved driving big trucks and his love for that helped him grow a life long career at Waste Management. Jeff was with Waste Management for over 30 years when he was forced into retirement. He was a hard worker and he always provided for his family. So much that several times during his illness, and even in his last days he would comment, “I wish I was still working”. He loved his Waste Management Family so very much and our family is so grateful to them. They have helped us each step of the way.

Jeff enjoyed old cars and went to every car show he could drag Wendi to! They took many trips to the coast together and even a cruise on the Scotia Prince to Nova Scotia. They also took trips to Rangeley for long weekends alone.

Jeff had a huge heart and was a very loyal friend. He also had a very good sense of humor, which stayed with him until the end. He was an inspiration to all who sat at his bedside. He was a favorite of many of his nurses in hospice, as well as his doctor.

Jeff was predeceased by both parents, along with his wife Wendi Tibbetts in May of 2019.

He leaves behind his sister, Judy Smith and his special niece, Rebecca Smith, both of Lewiston, along with several nieces and nephews.

He also leaves behind his daughter, Katrina Tibbetts, her fiancée, TJ Vigue and their sons Braeden and Kyleb, all of Waterville; his stepdaughter Tawni Lively, her husband Ed Lively of Winslow and their children, daughter, Devyn Lively of Winslow, son Justin Lively of Raymond and daughter Jennifer Jimino of Windham, together with their families; and his stepdaughter Tara True and her husband Arthur True, along with their children Mackenzie and Joshua, all of Albion.

We are all very proud of Dads fight. We would like to thank Maine General Hospice. Our very special nurses and Dr. Dohner gave guidance and care throughout our journey that was definitely above and beyond. We thank you.

There will be a Service and Celebration of Jeff’s Life (immediately following service) at Blessed Home Church, 10 Pleasant Street Waterville on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to join.

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