- Date Of Birth: August 31, 1923
- Date Of Death: April 9, 2015
- State: Maine
Wilbur H. Rickett
August 31, 1923
April 9, 2015
Westbrook
Wilbur H. Rickett, 91, of Westbrook died on April 9, 2015 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough.
He was born in Portland, ME on August 31, 1923 the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Harrison) Rickett.
Following his education, he enlisted into the U.S. Army and served his country for two years during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed by B & M Beans for more than 46 years retiring in 1988.
He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. in Portland, past commander of the Falmouth American Legion and an avid reader and Red Sox fan.
He shared 39 years with his former wife, Maxine (Passmore) Rickett who died in 1981.
He leaves behind 7 children, Sharon and husband, David, Lois and husband, Henry, Dennis and companion, Carol, Richard and wife, Carol, David and wife, Kelly, Terry and wife, Lynn and Lucinda and husband, Paul and 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his companion, Mary Poitras and her family, with special thanks to Raelene and Tobey.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough for their care and compassion to Wilbur during his time there.
