LAWRENCE E. RICKER
MILO - Lawrence E. Ricker, 77, husband of Myrna (Angove) Ricker, died Feb. 16, 2004, at his residence. He was born July 16, 1926, in Milo, the son of Robert E. and Gladys (Flanders) Ricker. A graduate of Milo High School, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Lawrence was a farmer and a self-employed master electrician. He was a member of Piscataquis Lodge No. 44 AF & AM, and Rabboni Chapter No. 62. He was an avid gardener, and his pride and joy were his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Myrna; his children, who thought of their Dad as their best friend, Robert Ricker and his wife, Lynn, of Milo, Pamela London and her husband, William, of Milo; a brother, Edward Ricker of Milo and Florida; a sister, Ella Thomas and her husband, James, of Bangor; his mother-in-law, Yvonne Angove of Milo; three sisters-in-law, Patricia Ricker of Milo, Gloria and her husband, James Whalen, of Framingham, Mass., Dorothy and her husband, James Ireland, of Madison; three grandchildren, David Ricker, Hilary London and Alex London. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl Ricker; and a sister-in-law, Violet (Allen) Ricker.

Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at the Lary Funeral Home, Milo, where a celebration of Lawrence's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, with the Rev. Kenneth Dale and Major Robert Whalen officiating. Following the service a time of refreshments and fellowship will be at the Milo Town Office. Spring interment will be in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Arts, care of the Town of Milo, P.O. Box 218, Milo, ME 04463.