Galen LaVerne Libby Sr.
MADISON – Galen LaVerne Libby Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2025.
Born in Thorndike, in 1935, Galen was the son of Margaret Fay and Albert Libby, Sr. He grew up with eight siblings and graduated with honors from Unity High School in 1953. Galen worked at Norrwock Shoe until it’s closure and later at Sappi, retiring at the age of 63.
He was predeceased by his parents; siblings Albert Libby, Jr., Royce Libby, Meldon Libby, Phyllis Balog, Marjorie Lawton, and Kathleen Brown; his first wife, Carole Perkins Libby; and his son, Ricky Libby.
Galen is survived by his wife Doris Marie Libby; siblings Alton Libby and Wilda Dow; children Galen Libby, Jr. Jeff Libby, Greg Libby, and Melanie Knight; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m., at 1242 Lakewood Road in Madison.
For those unable to attend in person, please join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 833 7003 8873; Password: Galen
Please visit Galen’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/galen-libby where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.
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