MADISON – Janice Olivia Ricker, 80, of Madison, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 19, 2022.

Janice was born in Anson, Maine on July 4, 1941, the daughter of Oscar and Althea Fenlason. She attended local schools and graduated from Anson Academy Class of 1959 and then went on to attend IBM in Portland.

Janice worked for Harris Bakery in Waterville as well as part time at Kniffin‘s Meat Market in North Anson but she will be best remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She married her former classmate Duane Ricker on Jan. 7, 1961. She enjoyed crocheting playing cards and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years Duane Ricker of Madison; her two sons Michael Ricker and his wife Shelly of North Anson and Scott Ricker of Sheridan, Wyo., by one daughter, Susan Cleaves of Bonita Springs and her partner Rick Libby. Also by her grandchildren, Josh Cleaves and his partner Jen Richardson of Buxton, Dylan Ricker and his partner Ashley Burrill of Sheridan, Wyo., Jacob Ricker and his partner Kylie and their son Preston of Ranchester, Wyo., Seth Ricker and his partner Makayla Wyman their son Grayson of Embden, Lakota Ricker of Sheridan, Wyo., Cree Ricker of Sheridan, Wyo.; and her brother Ronald Fenlason and his wife Gail; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.

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