Darlington Alan Ricker

Perry – Darlington A. “Buck” Ricker, 84, died at his home Monday, April 09, 2007. Buck was born in Topsfield, April 12, 1922, son of the late Ellery and Ruby (McPhail) Ricker. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving aboard a Destroyer Escort in the U.S. Navy. While stationed in Clarksfield, TN, Naval Flight Prepartory School, Buck met his love, Mildred “Millie” Adams. They were united in marriage on May 17, 1946 in Portland. After completing his Naval service, Buck joined the Marine Corps Reserves. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 1984, where he was employed as a machinist and supervisor. Upon retirement, he worked with his sons as an electrician for Ricker – Cloutier Inc.. Buck professed his faith in Jesus Christ many years ago, and was a member of the Perry Bible Fellowship. He was also a member of the Passamaquoddy Memorial V.F.W. Post #11299 in Perry. Bucks favorite past times were hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends around the kitchen table. He was predeceased by a brother, Luke Ricker. Surviving are his loving wife of over 60 years, Millie; five children, Del Ricker of Cumberland, Sandy Prescott of Perry, Darlington Ricker Jr. and wife Louise of Charlotte, Dianne Arseneau and husband Donnie of Parsonsfield, and Peter Ricker and wife Sheila of Perry; a brother, Clyde Ricker and wife Pauline of Perry; over eighty five grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.


Cemetery:
Leland Cemetery
Golden Road
Perry, ME 04667 (map/driving directions)



Visitations:
2:00PM to 4:00PM on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 at Mays Funeral Home - Flagg Chapel (map/driving directions)

6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 at Mays Funeral Home - Flagg Chapel (map/driving directions)



Services:
2:00PM at Perry Bible Fellowship on Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 (map/driving directions)