Mrs. Lutitia B. Tibbetts

Mrs. Lutitia B. Tibbetts, loving mother and retired teacher, of Lenox, MA, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, just days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Born in Chicago, IL, in 1931, to Arthur and Anna Carlson Bowen, she graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in music and a masters in education. Lutitia began her 35-year teaching career in MA, later continuing her career in CT. She retired from Northeast Elementary School in Stamford, CT, where she spent most of her teaching years. In addition to her academic teaching, she taught piano to many students and hosted countless recitals to showcase their growth. Lutitia traveled the world for many years with her beloved husband Dick and her cousin Yvonne. Upon returning home she dedicated herself to assembling scrapbooks capturing her trips to generously share her travels with friends and family. Throughout her adulthood, Lutitia volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Literacy Network, English as a Second Language, Stamford Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, and South Church Food Bank. Lutitia was active in the First Presbyterian Church in Stamford and the South Congregational Church in Pittsfield. As a devoted mother, she supported her children’s scouting pursuits, Lisa and Karen achieving First Class, and Richard achieving Eagle Scout. Lutitia’s love for the arts was expressed through her attendance of numerous performances and museum exhibits in both New York City and the Berkshires. Lutitia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Richard T. Tibbetts, whom she married on August 28th, 1954. Dick passed away in 2000. Lutitia is also predeceased by her loving daughter, Karen M. Goggin, who passed away in 2021. She is survived by her son Richard B. Tibbetts and wife Sheri Tibbetts of Mattapoisett, MA, daughter Lisa Morrison and husband John Morrison of Cartersville, GA, son-in-law Tom Goggin, and grandchildren R. Bowen Tibbetts and wife Laura Douglas Tibbetts, Brian Goggin and wife Demi Edwards, Thomas Morrison and wife Carlie Cooper, Sean Goggin, Victoria Tibbetts, Cory Tibbetts, Peter Morrison, Daniel Webb and Caroline Morrison. Funeral Notice: We will honor her at memorial services in both Stamford and Pittsfield. All are welcome to attend: First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11AM or South Congregational Church, 110 South Street, Pittsfield, MA on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11 AM Donations in her memory can be made to the Literacy Network of South Berkshire or South Congregational Church.

Mrs. Lutitia B. Tibbetts

July 27, 1931 - July 31, 2023