Shirley E. Bickford
Lisbon Falls-Shirley E. Bickford, 84, passed away on June 16, 2021 at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston.
She was born on January 7, 1937 in Bowdoin the daughter of Willis and Mona Skelton. She attended a one-room school in Bowdoin and later graduated from Brunswick High School.
Shirley went on to work as a beautician and owned her own shop in Bowdoin from 1977 until retiring in 1996.
She enjoyed her time in Florida during her retirement. Shirley also enjoyed walking, dancing, crafts, and especially time spent with her family.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband Bruce Bickford, parents, brothers Thurman, Lloyd, Forrest, and Leon Skelton, sisters Alma O’Neil, Carmalene Lancaster and Eunice Cirer.
She is survived by a daughter Rebecca Doughty of Lisbon Falls, son Randall Bickford and wife Marcia of Lisbon Falls, sisters Pearl Roberts of Lisbon Falls, Clarinda Gray of Brunswick, grandchildren Jaime Pinard, Chad Doughty, Brittany Burnham, Jay Bickford, Keith Bickford, and 10 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will take place on Thursday, June 24th at 11am at West Bowdoin Cemetery, West Bowdoin.