David Libby Passes Away

David Bruce Libby, a lifelong resident of Reading, died on July 18, at Winchester Hospital. He was 67 years of age.

David was born in Boston on March 4, 1951. He was the son of the late Henry T. and Florence (Walsh) Libby. David was a retired forklift operator for General Electric. He was an avid Ham radio operator and was a member of the Quannapowitt Radio Association in Reading. David had a passion for cars, animals and music.

David is survived by his aunt Alice Schmidt of Everett and her children, cousins Allison MacMillan of N. Andover, Heidi Gostanian of Wilmington, Edward Schmidt of Bristol, NH and Pam Hurst of Wilmington. His aunt Betty Libby of Bristol, NH and her children, cousins William Libby of Alexandria, NH, Beth Libby of Monroe, NH and Eric Libby of Burlington.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 23 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), Reading at 7 p.m. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 5-7 p.m. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in David’s memory the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02130-4803.