Michael Jason "Mikey" Libby Obituary (1997

ST. GEORGE - Michael Jason Libby, 'Mikey', 16, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born in Damariscotta, April 15, 1997, Mikey was the son of Jason and Tammy Smith Libby. As a young child he attended St. George School, Lura Libby and Thomaston Grammar Schools in the Life Skills Program. Mikey had a great passion for movies, his family referred to him as a movie connoisseur. He also loved attending his siblings sporting events, cheering them on and being the life of the party. A competitive Uno and Yahtzee player he loved to beat everyone he played. His German Shepherd 'Madison' was the love of his life. Mikey was a member of the Special Olympics, enjoyed bowling with his school, and greatly enjoyed all the events he participated in. He particularly loved swimming at the YMCA where he went every Wednesday. Mikey's greatest gift was his infectious smile and contagious laugh. His mother said she learned more from him in 16 years than she has throughout her entire life. It has been said that it didn't matter if you met Mikey once, or knew him your whole life, he left footprints on your heart. He was kind and loving and will be missed by all who knew him. Mikey is survived by his parents of St. George; his twin sister Marisa Libby; his brothers, Wesley Libby, Cody Hooper, all of St. George, Alex Libby of Tenants Harbor; his grandparents, Larry and Gale Smith of Warren, Donna and Robert Winslow of Lincolnville, Glen Libby of Port Clyde; his great-grandparents, Roger and Betty Libby of Port Clyde, Rosalie Johnson of Rockport, Erma Carroll of Camden; his aunts, Jenna Libby of Burketville, Jessica Winchenbach of Friendship; an uncle, Justin Libby of Martinsville; and many cousins. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Thomaston Baptist Church, Main Street, Thomaston. The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Mikey's family, please visit his Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.2b:[] 2e:{"type"