PRESQUE ISLE – Christine Dicker, 92, died peacefully Nov. 28, 2013, surrounded by the loving care of the staff at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born on March 14, 1921, in Presque Isle, the daughter of Fred and Clara (Ireland) Hughes.
Her primary role was of a wife, mother and grandmother, and in addition she was employed as a cook for SAD No. 1 for 20 years. She greatly enjoyed the opportunity to work at Moose Point Camps as their cook for two seasons. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters, and for many years she was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and singing in the choir.
Through the years Christine enjoyed knitting, playing cards, camping with her family, exploring the country roads of Aroostook with Alden, and rooting for the Red Sox and the Patriots.
Christine is survived by her children, Alden Dicker Jr. and his wife, Georgia, daughter-in-law, Marlene Dicker, Rebecca Dicker Woodman and her husband, Phil, Christy Dicker and her partner, Peter St. Peter, and Roger Dicker and his wife, Anne. She was the loving grandmother to Jennifer Trombley and Julie Dicker, Stace Hendricks and Heather Bushey, Matthew and Seth Wieder, Stephanie Gouker and Brad St. Peter, and Rachel Dicker and Deidre Braley. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by Alden, her loving husband of 67 years; her son, Larry; her infant daughter, Sandra; her brother, Wendell Hughes; her sister, Thelma Walton; and a special cousin, Clarice McEntee.
Friends and family may call 10:30 am – noon Monday, Dec. 2, at Mapleton United Baptist Church, where a celebration of her life will be held at noon with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Phelps officiating. A reception will follow the service. Interment will be held at Southside Cemetery in Mapleton. Donations may be made in Christine’s memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA, 02284-9168; or the Alzheimer’s Association/Maine Chapter, 383 US Route 1, No. 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
Christine Dicker
