Mr. Arthur Allen Libby III
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Mr. Arthur Allen Libby III

  • June 2, 1938 - November 8, 2011
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“Dear Joan and Family, Bill and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Art was so vibrant and full of life and it is difficult to think he has passed...Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Janet Richardson-Pearson - MD

“Dear Sandy & Katy: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My prayers go out to you and your family during these difficult days. Love...Read More » ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Janice Passero - Crofton, MD

“Every summer Art would sail with us at the Fenwick Island Yacht Club. While it wasn't the big time sailing that he was used to, he was just an...Read More » ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: John Brzostowski - Fellow Sailor

“Joan, so sorry for your loss. I remember fondly our antics on the beach and running around the Severn river . He will be missed . Herk ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Glenn" HERKY" Warner - Lottsburg, VA

“Fair winds and following seas Art. My condolences to the family. ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: April - Bunker Hill, WV

“Tim, Mrs. Libby and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Libby. He was a tremendous man and I'll always remember and be thankful for how many...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: E.J. Crawofrd - Norwalk, CT

“Joan and family, You are all in my thougts amd prayers. I'm sure the memory of Art's warm and wonderful smile will be a comfort. Kay Franey2b ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Kay Franey - Annapolis, MD

“Joan, So sorry to hear about your loss. Art was certainly a great friend and co-worker. We shared many lunches, sales calls, and many...Read More » ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Ray Thackston - Friend

“Dear Libby clan and crew, I am so sorry to hear about Art's passing. He was such a joyful and wonderful man. Both of my parents loved and admired...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Michelle O'Hara Levin - DC

“Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers!!! So sorry about your loss Love, Judy (Wallop) Karr ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Judy Wallop Karr - Severna Park, MD

“Art and Joan are wonderful friends to my parents Bob & Margie Haux as well as the family, they have been great cruising buddies for my parents aboard...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: Bobbi Ann Haux-Vanous - Annapolis, MD

“We are so saddened at Art's passing. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you Joan, and all the Libby family. ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Amanda McNeil - Annapolis, MD

“Here is a man who lived the dash - between the date of his birth and the date of his death to the fullest. His legacy is his family, his friends and...Read More » ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Bruce Brown - Costa Mesa, CA

“Art was a friend of the older members of the Club, and a real straight shooter with all. I know you all will miss him greatly. I have offered...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Bill Mitchell - Annapolis, MD

“Joan, May God bless you and your family at this time, at the loss of Art. We are keeping you in our prayers. DaWayne and Katie Medley ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Katie Medley - Annapolis, MD

“Joan, I am so sorry for your loss of Art. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Joanne ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: Joanne Althoff - Baltimore, MD

“Art will be missed by all and we have been thinking of you and sending our thoughts and prayers.Talked to Peggy Fenton Ryan, and she will be in touch...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: debbie & laury deschamps - MD

“Joan and Paige, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. -Phil ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Phil Hoge - Crofton

“Joan, I'm thinking of you and Art. I'm so sorry. My best to you, Judy ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Judy Senn Pollock - New York, NY

“Joan and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Always enjoyed seeing you guys at the shows, me selling coolers or dockline and you with the aerators...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Julian Hood - Milledgeville, GA

“i met art when i was just a little boy and liked him from there on. art was at all the swim meets holding stop watch and whishel i learnd a lot from...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: bryan chaiffre - annapolis, MD

“My condolences to Joan and the family. Art was a great colleague and friend. I regret his passing. I have good memories of Art and will simply...Read More » ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: David P Himes - Burke, VA

“Joanie and I renewed our friendship after a 40 year absence and I was convinced she chose the correct Art – The times Barbara and I spent with the...Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: artie - south daytona, FL

“Our beach house gang will never be the same. We will love and miss you forever. Nancy and Ernie ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: nancy hanmer - cambridge, MD

“I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was delightful. Rosalie ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Rosalie Zaia - Annapolis, MD

“Our deepest sympathies go out to Joan and wonderful family in their time of sorrow. Art was a very special man who touched many with his generosity,...Read More » ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: Anne and Rick Casali - Annapolis, MD

“He almost never went out alone, but you know how it is; skiff along side the pier, beckoning breeze, October sun warm on the back. Running out...Read More » ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: Alex Johnson - Chester, MD


Arthur Allen Libby III
Arthur Allen Libby III, age 73, of Annapolis, died November 8, 2011, after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Johnson, his children, Arthur Libby IV (and his wife Sandra), Paige Libby Bauman, and Timothy Libby (and his wife Kimberly), all of Annapolis; his grandchildren, A.J and Jack Libby, Alden, Amalie and Trippe Bauman, and Oliver Libby; and his sister, Martha Libby Calwell of Escondido, CA.

Art was born in Salem, Massachusetts but spent his early years in Marblehead, MA where he developed his love of racing sailboats. His family moved to Annapolis when he was 15 years old. While at St. Mary's High School, he taught sailing at the Annapolis Yacht Club. After graduating from St. Mary's High School, he served in the Navy for two years. He went on to earn a BS degree in Business and an MA degree in Government and Politics, both from the University of Maryland. His Master's thesis on the Politics of Historic Preservation was published and subsequently he was appointed to the Annapolis Historic District Commission.

He began his professional career at Union Carbide in Detroit, Michigan. After three years in Michigan, he felt the call of the Chesapeake Bay and they returned to Annapolis. He was appointed Director of Student Life at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. After five years and the successful graduation of the first class of UMBC students, he changed careers to the mass mailing business. He was Founder/Chairman of Direct Marketing Associates in Baltimore, MD. After selling DMA he became Vice President of Nationwide Fulfillment Systems, and AB&C Group in Northern Virginia, from which he retired in 2007. In addition to his other ventures, he and Joan have owned and operated Providence Marine Systems, a distribution center for Kasco de-icing products, for forty years.

Art is widely known for his lifelong love of sailing, a passion he shared with his wife and passed on to his children and grandchildren. He joined the Annapolis Yacht Club in 1972 and served on almost every AYC committee before becoming Commodore of the club in 2000. His sailing accomplishments were many, including winning the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association's high point trophy for success in the Pearson 30 class in 1998. He volunteered his time giving back to the sport he loved. He served as Fleet Captain of the Cal 25 Fleet, President of Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association, and various race committees. His Corinthian spirit and love of the sport was honored by a special CBYRA trophy, the "Art Libby Corinthian Spirit Award "given to a junior sailor who shows sportsmanship qualities on the race course. Art was a member of the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake and the Fenwick Island Yacht Club.

He served on the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Nursing Home, Southwoods and City Gate Community Associations, and served as President of the Winchester on Severn Community Association.

Art swam on a regular basis at the Arundel Olympic Swim Center. He was known for his infectious smile and wonderful sense of humor.

A memorial mass celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Interment will be held privately in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the research efforts of Dr. A. Quinones-Hinojosa Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Neurosurgery 100 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, or AYC Junior Fleet, 2 Compromise Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.