East Montpelier, VT
Elizabeth (Libby) Carll LaFrance, 83, died on Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on April 18, 1934 in Waterboro, ME, the daughter of Frank E. and Ursula (Cameron) Carll. She attended public schools in Waterboro and graduated in the class of 1951.
On September 19, 1964, she married Donald Atkins in Hardwick. They later divorced. She later married Richard LaFrance on June 12, 2007, who survives her.
Libby began working in Portland, ME for the Unum Company and in 1964 she began working for National Life as a Claims Examiner until her retirement in 1997.
She was a former member of the N. Waterboro Baptist Church and a member of the Old Brick Church in East Montpelier. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, fishing, and spending time near the ocean. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, puzzles, and playing cards.
Survivors include her son, Bill Atkins and his wife Tammy of East Montpelier and their children, Kyllie Fortin and her fianc Kendell Ogden, Jordan Atkins, Taylor Gagne, Kassidy Colburn and Alec Atkins.
She is also survived by a brother James Carll and his wife Judi of Waterboro, ME and several nieces and nephews.
She leaves behind her best friend of 79 years Alison Hayford of Alfred ,ME and very special friend Mary Porter of East Montpelier.
She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Frank E. Carll.
Per Libbys request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.
There will be a graveside service in the spring at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterboro, ME.
A special thank you to the staff at CVMC, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice and Jeff Lourie APRN and staff at Gifford Health Center at Berlin for the care and compassion given to Libby the last few months.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Waterboro Historical Society, P.O. Box 498, North Waterboro, ME 04061.
Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com