William "Bill" Libby

January 13, 2021

The service will be broadcast on Bill's webpage and the Kennedy Funeral Home Facebook page on Saturday around 4 p.m. With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Bill on January 13, 2021 at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Phillips) with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage. Son of the late William and Elizabeth Libby. Dear father of Chris (Lindsay), Jodi, and Jill (Eric). Stepfather of Tate Farough (Leanne), Reed Farough (Kaleigh) and Shay Freeman (Dustan). Treasured Grandpa Bill of Nolan, Brett, Lindsay, Katie, Erik, Owen, Sarah, Mikayla, Daniel, Jacob, Reagan, Reese, Hudson, Blakely and Hugh. Great Grandpa of Riley Taylor, Hutch, Brooke, Malcolm and Mitch. Brother of the late Fred (Shirley), David (Connie), Warren (Barb), Mary Beth Bissonnette (Richard), and Janice To (Glory). Brother-in-law of Greg Phillips (Karen), April Gale, and Bradley Phillips. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill was an agricultural salesperson for almost 50 years in the Essex/Kent areas. He was a longtime member of the Bethel-Maidstone United Church. Bill was the definition of a social butterfly who liked nothing more than walking the fields and talking to farmers. A private family celebration will take place at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Cremation will follow. Donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank or to the Bethel-Maidstone United Church. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com