Obituary of Ellen-Mary Libby

Ellen Mary Libby, 87    CAPE ELIZABETH -- Ellen Mary Libby passed away on May 1st in Cape Elizabeth. Ellen was born in Portland on July 10, 1920, the daughter of Mary and Martin Jensen. After her early years in Portland, Ellen moved to Scarborough where she spent most of her adult life. She graduated from Scarborough High School in 1938, where she was the Valedictorian and the Gray's Business College in Portland. Ellen worked for a number of businesses including Union Mutual and Urquhart's Oil Co. She worked as an administrative assistant in the Portland school system and retired after working several years as an assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in Scarborough.      Ellen was predeceased by her husband Warren Barney Libby whom she married on Feb.6, 1943. She was also predeceased by four brothers, Harold Jensen, Charles Jensen, Neil Jensen and Robert Jensen and one sister, Evelyn Huff. Ellen is survived by a son, Douglas Libby and his wife Darcie of Scarborough; and a grand daughter, Lindsey Libby of whom Ellen was very proud. She is also survived by nephew Larry Jensen, his wife Joyce; and their daughters Amber Jensen and Erica Jensen who were very close to their Auntie, as well as several other nieces and nephews.      Ellen was a devoted wife and mother and was active in numerous organizations. She and Barney especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family at their camp on Thomas Pond in Raymond.      The family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff at Village Crossings at Cape Elizabeth for their attentive care.     There will be no visiting hours. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Arrangements made by the Hobbs Funeral Home 230 Cottage Road South Portland.     In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's memory may be made to:     The VNA Home     Health and Hospice     50 Foden Rd.     South Portland, ME 04106