Gilford-----Calvin M. Tibbetts, 74, formerly of Rochester and a long time resident of Gilford, died at Forestview Manor, Meredith on Thursday, November 11, 2010. He was the widower of Judith A. (Fortin) Tibbetts who died in 2005.
Cal was born July 10, 1936 in Laconia, N.H., the son of Maurice and Demerise (Begin) Tibbetts.
Cal served in the U. S. Navy. He had lived in the Lakes Region for fifty-nine years before moving to Rochester fifteen years ago. He was owner of Tibbetts & Son Electric and had also been employed at Parker & Plumber and Two International, retiring in March, 2010.
Cal was a member of the Laconia-Gilford Lions Club for over twenty years and served as King Lion.
Survivors include two daughters, Shelly A. Middleton and her husband, Craig, of Gilford and Lisa Tibbetts of Moultonborough; a grandson, Kyle Middleton, of Gilford and twin granddaughters, Ashley and Chelsea Ratchford, of Moultonborough.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N. H. on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 10:00AM.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that expressions of sympathy in Mr. Tibbetts’ name be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.