John “Jack” Pickett

WINSLOW – John “Jack” Pickett passed away on June 26, 2023 at home with family by his side.

Jack was born in Manhattan, N.Y. on June 18, 1936, the son of Albert and Frances Pickett. He grew up on Long Island until the family relocated to Milford, Pa. After attending local schools, and a short stint in the Army, he attended Paul Smith’s College in upstate New York where he earned an associate degree in Forestry.

He moved to Bingham, fresh out of college, to work for Scott Paper Co. and start a family with wife, Susan. After gaining experience from wood industry related jobs, he started his own land surveying companies, one of which included aerial photography. He claimed to have done work in all 16 counties’ Registry of Deeds in the state of Maine.

Jack had an adventurous soul and was driven to succeed. He was an avid pilot, sailboat captain, and sportsman. He flew his own plane to Alaska and back and lived on his sailboat for a year and traveled up and down the east coast. He loved to share the stories of his adventures and enjoyed the companionship of many a black lab.

He was predeceased by his parents; and daughter, Tracy; and his companion, Patsy.

He is survived by daughter, Julie Read and husband Rob of Orono, and son, John Pickett of Bingham; and sister, Sarah Mattar and her three sons, George, John, and David. He is also survived by granddaughters Tara, Kate, Sarah, Sydney, Taylor; and great-grandchildren William and Hazel.

The family would like to thank Maine General Hospice, Assistance Plus and supportive friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Congregational Church in North Anson on July 22 at 2 p.m.