Obituary

Cecilia Wickenden, obituary

Tue, 02/10/2015 - 2:30pm

CAMDEN — Cecilia E. (Klarsch) Wickenden, 74, of Camden, passed away Feb. 3, 2015, at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Danville, Pa., the daughter of James and Eleanor (Sweeney) Klarsch.

Cecilia enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, pets and family. She was a clinical pathologist, a bed and breakfast proprietor, and owner of Rosemary Cottage Cookie Company. She was an avid reader, and engaged in charity and volunteerism throughout her life.

She is predeceased by her parents; and her sister, Carol MacCauley.

Cecilia is survived by her sons, James Wickenden and his wife, Jennifer, of Camden, and Stephen Wickenden and his wife, Lisa, of Northport; her siblings, Marie Peters, and Vincent, Stephen and Jim Klarsch; and her grandchildren Jake, Evan and Ben.

A memorial service will be announced in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to Raising Readers (payable to MaineHealth, attn: Raising Readers), 110 Free St., Portland, ME 04102.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.