SKOWHEGAN – Judith Ann Libby, 77, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Judith was born on June 5, 1947, in Skowhegan, daughter to James E. and Patricia E. (Bishop) Watts. She attended grade school in Skowhegan and Norridgewock, graduating high school from Kents Hill Preparatory School, class of 1965. Later she attended Thayer School of Radiology in Waterville and graduated as a registered radiological technician in 1972. She was employed at RFGH as a radiological technician and pharmacy technician, and ultimately retired from Northern Eye Care, PA as an insurance billing specialist in 2012.

Judith married the love of her life, James A. Libby, on February 12, 1971. Together they proudly raised three children. Judith treasured her family most. She was a Brownie troop leader in Norridgewock, volunteered for the Somerset Animal Shelter, enjoyed NASCAR, traveling, reading, and her cats.

She was predeceased by both her parents, her sister Linda Watts, her brother Walter Watts and his wife Dale of Vassalboro, and her brother-in-law Earl Culleton.

Judith is survived by her dear husband, James A. Libby; children, Kimberly A. Fortini, Michael S. Libby and his wife Vicki, and Mark B. Libby and his wife Julie; grandchildren, Matthew Hodgdon, Melissa Fortini, Breanna Libby, Jonathon Libby, Tristan Libby, Haley Libby, Garrett Libby, and Emily Libby; two great-grandchildren; siblings Diane Culleton of Skowhegan, Ryan Watts and his wife Karen of Arizona, Ruth Cyr and her husband David of Lewiston, and Helen Smith of Arizona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Graveside Service at the VA Memorial Cemetery will be scheduled in the Spring.

Please visit Judith’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/judith-libby where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

Donations may be made in Judith’s memory to the Somerset Animal Shelter located at 123 Middle Road in Skowhegan.