Fred Timothy Barber

Fred T. Barber, 85, of Lyman, Maine, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born on July 15, 1939, in Torrington, Connecticut, to Marshall and Alice (Moylan) Barber, Fred was one of five children and grew up in Plymouth, CT, where he attended local schools. On March 1, 1958, Fred married the love of his life, Lois E. Smith. Together, they shared 66 beautiful years of marriage, building a life full of love and laughter and raising two children. Fred spent much of his working life employed at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, where he was admired for his dedication and work ethic. Retirement didn’t slow Fred down; he found joy in taking on various part-time jobs, always staying active and engaged. Fred and Lois cherished their time together in activities that brought them close to friends and community. They enjoyed camping and square dancing as members of the Nubble Lighthouse Keepers in Wells and the Pioneer Squares in Prospect, CT. His faith was central to his life, and he was an active member of the Prospect Congregational Church in CT and later, the North Parish Congregational Church UCC in Sanford, ME Known for his vibrant personality and ever-present red hat, Fred had a great sense of humor that brought joy to everyone around him. His warm smile and playful jokes brightened the lives of family, friends, and strangers alike. He lived for his family and was deeply devoted to them, creating memories that will be cherished forever. Fred is predeceased by his parents and three siblings: Marshall, Sheldon, and Gertrude. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois Barber of Lyman, ME; his daughter, Kathy Brown, and her husband, Derek, of Prospect, CT; his son, Richard Barber, and his husband, Mark Renaud, of York, ME; his grandson, Robert Harvey III, and his wife, Kelly Murphy, of Oxford, CT; his sister, Louise Wagner of CT; and many cherished nieces and nephews. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10am at the Prospect Congregational Church in Prospect, CT. A reception will follow in the church hall. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a contribution in Fred’s memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale