Dorothy Ricker

Dorothy (Elliott) Ricker, 93 years old, of Leominster, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Burbank Rehab Center in Fitchburg. She is survived by her daughter, Sally R. Flagg and her husband Philip N. Flagg of West Dennis; 2 granddaughters, Kathlyn F. Fini and her husband James Fini of Natick and Heidi M. Flagg of Natick; 2 great grandchildren, Marcus Fini and Emma Fini both of Natick; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Thornton M. Ricker in 1995; her son, Wesley A. Ricker in 2006; her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ricker in 2004; her grandson, Philip J. Flagg in 1992; her brother, Vincent Elliott in 2001; and her sister, Vertine McKillop in 1990.

Mrs. Ricker was born in Fitchburg on December 23, 1914, daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann (Hackett) Elliott, graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1932 and had lived in Leominster for over 70 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and an active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Leominster for over 60 years, where she sang in the church choir. She volunteered at Leominster Hospital for 43 years and had worked at the voting polls in Ward 5 for many years. Dorothy helped start the PTA at the former George Street School in Leominster. She was an avid sports fan and bridge player.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10 a.m in the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the Philip J. Flagg Scholarship Fund, c/o Randolph -Macon Academy, 200 Academy Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630, or the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453.

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