Cari M. Philbrick

SIDNEY – Cari M. Philbrick, 49, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta following a long illness. She was born in Augusta on June 25, 1974, a daughter of John A. and Rebecca M. (Pelotte) Philbrick.

Ms. Philbrick was a graduate of Messalonskee High School, Thomas College in Waterville and Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Fla.

She had been employed by the State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services for several years.

Cari loved horses, camping, the Miami Dolphins and quilting. She was a Cub Scout leader, belonged to 4-H and the Silver Spur Riding Club.

Ms. Philbrick was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Leonard and Geraldine Pelotte and her paternal grandparents, Clarence and Joan Philbrick.

She is survived by her children, Garrett and Ryder Bernier of Sidney; her parents, John A. and Rebecca M. (Pelotte) Philbrick of Sidney; her sister, Lisa Philbrick and her significant other Travis Willette of Sidney, her brother, Matthew Philbrick and his significant other Megan Cross of Sidney; nephews, John and Joey Philbrick, nieces, Kristen Thompson, Morgan Arbour and Mia Philbrick; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her best friend, Laurie Stanhope.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

The family requests that donations in Cari’s memory be made to:

Silver Spur Riding Club

c/o KV Federal

Credit Union

316 West River Rd.

Augusta, ME 04330