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Charles E. Bybee, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the age of 88. Known as Pat, he was born March 3, 1920 in Brunswick, Missouri to Ena and W.C. Bybee. He was retired from Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, Massachusetts where he held the position of Chairman of the Science Department from 1962 to 1979. He was a World War II veteran and retired from the United States Air Force Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Mr. Bybee is survived by a loving family; his wife Aileen; daughters Jean of Onalaska, Texas and Beth of Dayton, Ohio; nephews, Bob Mayo of Livingston, Texas, and Richard Mayo and Kent Mayo of Moberly, Missouri; and many friends.
A celebration of Mr. Bybees life was held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2008 in the chapel of Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Dale Snell officiating. Mr. Bybee was honored with Military honors including presentation of flag, twenty-one gun salute and playing of taps.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Bybees memory to: Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy St., Boston, MA 02108 or Friends of Acadia, Cottage St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609.
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