1945 – 2015

DANVERS, Mass. — Donald L. Tebbets of West Kennebunk, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 16, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Mass.

He was born in Lewiston on Oct. 17, 1945, the son of the late Charles B. and Ethel Tebbets.

Don grew up on the family dairy farm in Lisbon, graduating from Lisbon High School in 1964 and the University of Maine at Orono in 1968.

His diverse talents lead to a career that spanned several industries. He worked for Blue Seal Feeds, Window Pretties, and Biodesign before retiring from Tom’s of Maine, where he was a chemist in the quality control lab.

Kind, optimistic and generous, Don had many friends from all walks of life. Everyone who knew him loved him. He enjoyed nature, birds, gardening, astronomy, music and creating things.

Don was a member of North Parish Congregational Church UCC in Sanford, where he served as treasurer and sang in the choir.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Stephanie Sanders; daughter, Julia Tebbets (Lori Yost) of Sewickley, Pa.; sister, Martha Lawrence; and brother, Charles (Pam) Tebbets all of Lisbon. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves behind his dog, Jaspar; and special friends, Don Ballard, Tim Callahan and Steve Garvin.

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