Dora-Lee (Delano) Libby 70, of West Bath died peacefully at home in her sleep on January 31, 2019. She was born on Oct. 20th 1948, in Bath, the daughter of Arthur F. Delano and Theresa A. (Small) Delano. A proud Morse High Class of 67 graduate and active alumni. Married her husband Donald R. Libby in September of 67.
Dora worked as a janitor at Morse in the early 70’s retiring in 75 to start a family. A stay at home mom of one, that soon had a house full of children during the day. Dora’s Daycare operated until 96 she cared for some great families that became friends. She obtained her CNA through adult education in the late 80s, worked at Winship Green after graduation and took a job with Brunswick Regional Hospital (now Mid Coast) in 94 formally retiring in 2018.
She loved to travel with her friends. Enjoyed crafting of all sorts and was known as a local seamstress. Read the paper daily and wouldn’t start dinner until she checked the obits, mom you don’t have to make dinner tonight.
She is predeceased by her parents, two brothers Gareth Small and Kenneth Delano. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, her daughter Erin Libby-Kiley, her husband Michael Kiley of Lebanon, ME, step grandchildren Drew and Megan, a brother Clinton Delano, his wife Diane of West Bath, a brother in-law Bruce Libby and his wife Helen of St. Petersburg, FL, several nieces and nephews and amazing group of friends.
A time and date for a celebration of life will be announced at a later time.
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