Ronald G. Ricker

Ronald G. Ricker, 68, of Fairmount St., died in his residence surrounded by his loving family Thursday, December 10, 2009.  He leaves his beloved wife of thirty-five years, Rose Ann (Gamarsh) Ricker; two sons, Ronald G. Ricker, Jr. and his wife Michelle of TN; Benjamin Ricker and companion Deanna Rosario of Clinton; four daughters, Paula Stoner of MD; Carol Rogers and companion Thomas Kilcoyne of Clinton; Nancy Crowley and husband James of NH; Jennifer Duval and husband Steven of NH.  He leaves his mother, Mattie Burns of NH; three brothers, Bert Ricker and wife Barbara of Clinton; Terry Ricker and wife Sandra of Orange; and Timothy Ricker and wife Jenny of NH; sister-in-law, Mary Ricker of NH; 21 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.  He is predeceased by two brothers, Franklin and Otis Ricker.

Ronald was born in West Stewardstown, New Hampshire to Mattie (Sweeney) and the late Freeman O. Ricker.  He worked in Clinton at the former Van Brode Company prior to Injectronics and ultimately retired from Buck Chair.  He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton where he was known as a man of great faith and hope.  He cherished time spent with his family and was a proud grandfather to each of his 21 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton.  Burial will be held privately at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton.   Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 2 until 4PM.  Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ronald G. Ricker to the Item Appeal-c/o Clinton Savings Bank 200 Church St., Clinton, MA 01510.  Online condolences may be placed at

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