Barbara R. Tibbetts, 85, of Southport died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 4, 2015 at Coves Edge in Damariscotta after a long illness.

She was born at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor on Nov. 22, 1929. She lived most of her life on Southport Island.

She was a kind and generous person and was always thinking and doing for others.

She was a member of the Southport Methodist Church. Her favorite pastimes were sewing, knitting and reading. She also adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Bunny Blanchard, and her son, Dusty Tibbetts and his wife Sherry, both of Southport. She is also survived by a sister, Rebecca DePuy and her husband Royal of Auburndale, Florida, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 52 and 1/2 years, George D. Tibbetts, a son, Edwards W. Tibbetts, a sister, Kathleen Copeland, and a brother, Roscoe Rand.

Barbara will be buried in Decker Cemetery on Southport Island. At her request, there will be no funeral.

Donations in her name may be given to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter or the United Methodist Church of Southport.