Barbara M. Libby

Barbara Morlock Libby, 86, passed away peacefully on December 21st. Barbara was born on March 28,1938 in Winchendon, MA where she was raised until the age of 16 when her family moved to East Hartford, CT. While Barbara would put down roots and eventually raise her family in CT, Winchendon was always home. After graduating from East Hartford High School, Barbara attended New Britain Teacher’s College before accepting a position at Aetna managing the Actuarial Students. It was at Aetna, where she met her future husband, William (Bill) Libby. They were married on October 5, 1963, and enjoyed 44 years of marriage until Bill’s death in 2007. Bill and Barbara were blessed with 2 children, Michael Libby of New Britain, CT and Martha Fitzgerald of Bedford, NH. While her children were young, she was a stay-at-home mom, and an avid community volunteer. If there was a “free” job she took it. Barbara eventually returned to work outside the home at St. Thomas Seminary where she was employed until her retirement at the age of 76. At the Seminary, she was blessed to find kindred spirits with whom she shared many adventures. Barbara was dedicated to both friends and family and will be dearly missed. Her children and later her grandchildren were her greatest blessings. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Michael Libby and daughter-in-law, Leslie (Krein) and grandchildren Patrick, Justin and Grace; her daughter, Martha (Libby) and son-in-law, Todd Fitzgerald and grandchildren Caitlin and Colin. She will also be remembered by her brother-in-law Thomas Libby, sister-in-law Janice Libby and her nieces and nephews. Lastly, Barbara will be missed by her amazing group of friends. She was always eager to share a meal, enjoy a show, or just needlepoint and chat over a cup of tea with her favorite people. Barbara is predeceased by her parents Paul Morlock and Mae (Finnegan) and her husband William Libby. The support of family and friends over these last few months meant so much to Barbara and will long be appreciated by her family. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 28, with visitation from 10-11am at the Church of St. Timothy, 225 King Philip Dr. West Hartford, CT, followed by a funeral mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in Barbara’s name to the Institute of Living Annual Fund at Hartford Hospital, Department of Philanthropy, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford CT 06102.

Barbara M. Libby

March 28, 1938 - December 21, 2024