CHERRYFIELD
Alvah Emery Fickett Jr., 52, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2018, after a courageous battle with stage four liver disease. Born Jan. 20, 1966, to Alvah Fickett Sr. and Georgette (LeConte) Fickett, he was the youngest of eight children. Known to his friends as “Al” and to his family as “Jr.,” Alvah will be greatly missed and never forgotten. His love for life and strength of spirit lasted to the very end and his faith in God helped him to endure his illness with great calm.
He is survived by his two daughters, Cassandra Fickett and Alicia Harriman and her husband, Paul, and their children, Ethan and Wesley, all of Hampden, and his former wife, Mary (Beal) Fickett of Milbridge. Also surviving are his sisters: Anne Marie (Fickett) Beal of Bucksport; Geraldine (Fickett) Kingsford and her husband Howard of Plymouth, Mass.; Patricia (Fickett) Willey of Cherryfield his brothers: Lawrence Fickett and partner Eleanor Dewey; Richard Fickett and his wife Dawn (Beal) Fickett; and Barry Fickett, all of Cherryfield. In addition to his parents, Alvah Jr. was predeceased by his sister, Deborah Jean Fickett in 1977.
After attending Cherryfield Elementary School and graduating from Narraguagus High School, Alvah went on to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served for six years, forming many lasting memories and friendships. After his service, Alvah returned to his hometown of Cherryfield and built a house and raised a family with his wife, Mary. He worked on many jobs and gained many skills but most notably worked with Mark Wright Construction and as a custodian at Harrington Elementary School.
Alvah was very grateful for the many visits of friends and family during his illness. He also wanted to especially thank the Angel Flight crew who transported him to Massachusetts General Hospital, the doctors and nurses at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Beacon Hospice of Bangor and the caregivers and staff at Narraguagus Bay Health Care Facility in Milbridge.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be a graveside service for Alvah at Rock Maple Cemetery in West Harrington on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.directcremationofmaine.com Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, Belfast.