Fern Williamslibby

FERN D. (FOSTER) WILLIAMSLIBBY

Fern D. Williamslibby, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister joined her Lord on January 1, 2025 at her home in Lisbon.

She was the daughter of Lt.Col. John C. and Fern (Dwelly) Foster. Fern grew up in Brewer where she lived until her late 40's when she moved to Lisbon. She was a graduate of Brewer High School and of Husson College.

Fern loved her family and was the glue that kept everyone together, organizing events, and always keeping in touch with everyone far and near. She always had time for the people in her life and maintaining relationships. She loved her Son, Grandsons, and Great Grands Beckett and Maddie. She was predeceased by her husband Richard L. Libby, Son Andrew (Andy) Williams, Brother Lt. Col. John C. Foster, Sister Berrita Foster, and Nephew Paul Dyer. 

Fern was a popular girl in Brewer from a young age, and kept many friends throughout her life from her early years. Fern was engaged and active in the Bangor, Brewer area events and organizations. Her love of and avid reading of the BDN kept her informed throughout her life of happenings in her beloved hometown.

Around 1989, Fern moved to Lisbon to start her life with "Dick" whom she would later marry. Fern quickly became engaged in her new community and the LA area. She enjoyed Dick's large family of brothers and sisters, and she made new friends easily. Fern never met a stranger and once she met you, she knew you. Lisbon became home for the next 35 years.

Fern will be missed by her Son Bruce Williams, Wife Vianka; Grandsons Brandon, Wife Melissa, Great Granddaughter Madeline; Gregory and Great Grandson Beckett. Also, her sister Ethel Dyer, John; Nephew David; Niece Tammy Dyer, (Paul Dec.), and 2 Great Nieces Caitlyn and Taylor Dyer. Fern also will be dearly missed by a special friend, Debbie Booker, who was in her home as a longtime caregiver to her sister Berrita, and in that process became a best friend, added sister, and ultimately caregiver to Fern. They always had so much fun together. Also, Cristy Bourget became "family" to Fern through friendship, caregiving, and always "being there". She also will dearly miss Fern and all their time together. Fern also will be missed by her own family, her sister Ethel, her cat, her special boy" Smarty Pants and close lifelong friends, Irene, Paula, Gail, and Marilyn, and neighbors.

Services will be held on May 17, 2025 at 11:AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor, followed by a luncheon at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St.

Donations may be made in memory of Fern to Camp Susan Curtis, 1321 Washington Ave. #104, Portland, ME 04103. OR, Dempsy Center, P.O. Box 277, Auburn, ME 04212 or electronically DempsyCenter.org, select Donate Now, then select Memorial Donation.