John A. Bickford Sr.

OAKLAND – John A. Bickford Sr., 83 passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 7, 2021. John was born in Oakland, Maine, on Aug. 24, 1938, the son of Harry and Velma (Thomas) Bickford, the tenth of 13 children.

He attended Oakland schools and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958. John married Jane Knowles on Sept. 3, 1956. He was a carpenter most of his life, working all over the State of Maine, as well as building his own home, which he lived in for the past 50 years. He was also a bus driver for RSU 18 and later worked as a service technician for Maine X-Ray.

John, along with his wife Jane spent over 30 summers as “seasonals” at Happy Horseshoe Campground in Lexington, where they enjoyed the company of many friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Jane, sons John Jr, Jimmie and Jerry and his wife Angela, brothers Garey and Lawrence (Christine), sisters Thelma O’Neal, Leatrice (Roger) Grevois and Charlene (Paul) Houle, brother-in-law Robert Knowles, grandson Eric Bickford as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was predeceased by a son Jeffrey, his parents, brothers Blynn, Thomas,

Kenneth and an infant brother, sisters Berlene, Annie and Lenora and his very special dog, Benji.

The family would like to thank MaineGeneral Hospice and Home Care and Dr. Timothy Webb for their caring and compassion, especially during John’s final days.

Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time. A graveside ceremony will be planned for the spring of 2022.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.