CARIBOU – Charles “Bob” Tracy died May 22, 2013, with his family by his side, in Van Buren, after a period of declining health. He was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Limestone, son of the late Richard and Velma (King) Tracy.
He married Elaine Jalbert June 8, 1953. Bob was a loving, generous and kind man. His grandchildren called him “Bumpy” and will always remember him for his humor and wonderful smile. He was a longtime member of Limestone Lodge No. 24, the same lodge as his father. Bob owned and operated Tracy’s Plumbing and Heating, Caribou, with his wife Elaine by his side for many years. He served on the board of directors for Rose Acres, Caribou, for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife of nearly 60 years, Elaine of Caribou; is son, Wayne Tracy and wife, Debbie, of Las Vegas; four daughters, Peggy Bell and husband, Fred, of Caribou, Bonnie Tracy and husband, Paul Brown, of Grafton, Mass., Jana Klein and husband, Rick, of Ammon, Idaho, and Pamela Tracy and husband, Steven Libby, of Pamplin, Va.; two sisters, Betty Wright of Caribou and Dorothy Tracy of Westbrook; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Tracy was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Terri Tracy Bell; brothers, Gary, Dickie and Arthur Tracy; and sister, Donna (Tracy) Franck.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir St., Caribou, where evening Masonic memorial services will be held 7 p.m. by the officers and members of Limestone Lodge. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the chapel of Mockler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kevin Kinsey officiating. After the service all are invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 650 Main St., Caribou. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Tracy may do so though Aroostook Area Agency on Aging, 1 Edgemont Drive, Suite 2, Presque Isle, ME 04769. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
Charles ‘Bob’ Tracy
