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Richard Glidden Obituary

Richard D. "Ricky" Glidden
1978 - 2018
AUGUSTA - Richard D. "Ricky" Glidden, 39, of Augusta, died peacefully at his home after a long illness on April 5, 2018. He was born in Augusta on June 27, 1978, to Raymond Glidden and Diane (Bouffard) Glidden.
Ricky was a graduate of Erskine Academy High School in South China and later received his Associates Degree in law enforcement from Southern Maine Technical College.
He was employed by Motor Supply in Augusta for 15 years and enjoyed helping and chatting with all of the customers.
Ricky enjoyed the great outdoors and loved camping, hiking, biking and hunting. He also loved watching movies and reading. Ricky touched the lives of everyone he met, always willing to help others and making friends wherever he went. He had a great sense of humor that will be missed by all.
Ricky is survived by his parents, Raymond and Diane Glidden of Somerville; his sister, Christie Sickles and her husband Robert Sickles of Old Town; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
There are no planned visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta, on May 5, 2018, at 10 a.m. Following the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Calumet Club, West River Road, Augusta.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences, stories and photos can be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

Published by Central Maine on Apr. 16, 2018.
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Diane, Raymond and family, so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories, they will give you strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I am so sorry.

Gloria Giguere

April 28, 2018

Diane and Raymond, so sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories, they will give you strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 28, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Ricky was a great guy that was always ready to help, and treated people fairly, He will be missed. Thanks Rick. RIP pal.

Larry Conti

April 20, 2018

Diane and Ray
Michael and I extend our deepest sympathy at the loss of Ricky. If you need to talk call me at 458-7596. Love Peggy

Peggy Dostie

April 18, 2018

Diane and Raymond,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tom Swift and Candy Pittman

April 17, 2018

Dianne, Raymond, and Christie sorry to hear about little Ricky. Jackie & Red will be there at heavens gate welcoming him into their arms.
Love your cuz Kim

Kim Roy

April 16, 2018

Diane and Raymond, I am so very sorry to learn of Rickys passing. I know that there are many great memories that you will carry with you always. May he finally "rest in eternal peace".

Shirley Trepanier

April 16, 2018

Glidden family, we are so very sorry for your loss, we hadnt heard he was sick, you have all our sympathies, if there is anything we can do please call, us, oh our hearts are breaking for you all, wish we could do more then just sending a prayer, Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace O Lord amen

Marietta & Kathy Morin

April 16, 2018

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