LEWISTON- Earl Russell Tibbetts Jr., 61, of Lewiston passed away Feb. 26, 2015 at Central Maine Medical Center, with his Daughters Michelle and Cheryl and Son-in-law Steven by his side. Born on November 21, 1953 the son of Earl and Lorraine (Grant) Tibbetts. He was educated at St. Joseph's School, Lewiston High School Graduating in 1972, and continued his education at Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Auburn, graduating with a Degree in Automotive Engineering. He was the owner and operator Earl's Amoco in Auburn. Earl was employed as a TIG Welder at Bath Iron Works for 22 years, where he received recognition for inventing a crucial equipment part and was very active in the union. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, reading, going to Pow-Wows, having breakfast with friends at Dubois Café in Lewiston and driving his Ford Mustang convertible. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He will always be remembered for his ability to fix anything and his keen whit and sense of humor. He has been reunited with his wife of 25 years Carol (Hamel) Tibbetts who passed away in 2012. Earl will be greatly missed by his daughter Michelle Boucouvalas and her husband Steven of Saco and their children Petro II, Demetrios, and Lauren, and daughter Cheryl Tibbetts of Auburn and her children Timika, Ian, and Jordan. His, Father, Earl R. Tibbetts Sr. and Step Mother Sylvia of Hallowell and his Mother, Lorraine Bussier and Step Father Oliver “OJ” of Winthrop. Brothers, Ricky Bussier, Russell Tibbetts and his wife Laura. Sisters, Rilla Holt and her husband John, Debbie Decker and her husband Chris, Kelly and her husband Erik, Mother-in-law Carolyn Hamel and large extended family and many dear friends. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls. Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service – Buxton. On-line condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com. In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Earl’s memory to the Friends of Maine Wildlife Park, PO Box 1231, Gray, Maine 04039, www.wildlifeparkfriends.org