LINCOLNVILLE — William "Bill" Jay Dickey, 71, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2026, after a period of declining health. 

Bill was born on May 16, 1955, in Camden, Maine, to Kenneth and Prudence (Weaver) Dickey. The third of four children, Bill grew up in Camden where he graduated from Camden-Rockport High School in 1973. Bill earned his associates degree in business from Eastern Maine Community College. Shortly after graduating college, he bought land in Lincolnville and married his high school sweetheart, Liana (Stone) Dickey.

As a boy, Bill spent his days running around Curtis Avenue with his three siblings, Jeanette, David, and Lynette. His childhood was filled with many of the hobbies and activities that he would continue to love throughout his life. Summers were spent cruising Megunticook Lake in his Whaler, while winters were spent skiing at the Camden Snow Bowl. Bill was a member of the ski team throughout high school and also served as a member of the ski patrol. Never one to shy away from a good time, he often found himself engaged in mischievous behaviors. Providing life-long stories for which he loved to reflect on with friends and family. 

Bill was a man who loved to keep busy and found great joy in the many hobbies he pursued around his farm. Some of his favorite pastimes began early in life, from hunting adventures with his dad to learning how to garden alongside his grandfather. A lifelong hunter, Bill especially enjoyed swapping stories with his hunting buddies over a beverage gathered around the kitchen island.

His beautiful property in Lincolnville gave him plenty of room to do the things he loved. His garden was a particular source of pride, producing garlic and fresh corn that he happily shared with family and neighbors. Each March, Bill opened his sugar shack to neighbors and friends, welcoming them to lend a hand with the sugaring process and enjoy the maple syrup they made together. He was often on his John Deere tractor mowing fields and bailing hay wearing a Moody Mountain Hay Company Hat. Later in life, he took up woodworking and created many things, including beautiful cutting boards, finding great joy in sharing everything he grew and made with those around him. 

Bill was a fixture on Main Street in Camden for most of his life. From the age of 17 he worked at the family business, Haskell & Corthell, where he later opened and ran his own store, Camden Custom Embroidery, until he retired at 65. Through his adulthood, Bill was an active member in many community organizations including; the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce, Megunticook Lake Association, Camden Area Senior Assistance, and the Lincolnville Snowmobile Club. He also served on the board of directors for the Lincolnville Telephone Company for many years.

He worked hard and played hard, enjoying frequent beach vacations in the winter months with friends, Friday lunches and nearly daily gator rides to visit the neighbors on High Street for gatherings and a good story. Bill loved nothing more than getting a good reaction out of people with an inappropriate joke or comment – usually with a smirk on his face. 

Known as Uncle Billy to his many nieces and nephews, his favorite nickname was “Bumpy”. He loved watching his three grandchildren, Evan (14), Cora (11) and Cameron (3) grow and play.

Bill is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Prudence (Weaver) Dickey; his sisters, Jeanette (Dickey) Peasley, and Lynette (Dickey) O’Hara; and his brother, David Dickey. 

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Liana (Stone) Dickey; daughters, Jennifer (Dickey) Marines and her husband Charles of Saco, Amber Dickey of Venice, Florida, Carissa (Dickey) Parini and her husband Regan Parini of Rockport; and his grandchildren, Evan W. Marines, Cora G. Marines, and Cameron M. Parini. He leaves behind a large extended family of nieces and nephews, as well as many close friends, who were family.

Memorial donations may be made to Camden Area Senior Assistance, 207-691-6836, 8 Harrison Ave, Camden ME; Camden District Nursing https://camdendistrictnursing.org/; or Camden Area food pantry https://www.camdenareachristianfoodpantry.org.  Additionally, consider being a Secret Santa at a local school this year – one of Bill’s favorite charitable actions each year.  

A Celebration of Life will be announced. Interment will be private.

Condolences may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.