Clifton A. Bickford

WESTBOROUGH- Clifton A. “Bucca” Bickford, 98, of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was the husband of the late Minnie L. (Drake) Bickford.

Born in Skowhegan, Maine he was the son of the late Frederick and Carrie (Brown) Bickford and was educated in Maine schools.

During WW II he served with the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Bickford was a self- employed carpenter in the Westborough area for many years prior to his retirement.

He was a member of The Congregational Church of Westborough and enjoyed spending time with his entire family.

Clifton is survived by two daughters, Shirley A. Bickford of Orange and Sally J. Colley and her husband, Scott, of Templeton; six grandchildren, Edward Newton, Kenneth Newton, Robert Newton, Michael Wetherbee, Jennifer Harden and Daniel Bickford Rice; 19 great grandchildren; 11 great -great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was the father of the late Beverly Newton.

His funeral service will be held on Friday, April 6, at 9:30 A.M. in The Congregational Church of Westborough, West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8 P.M.

Donations in his memory may be made to the MetroWest Homecare and Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702

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