BICKFORD - OBED CLARK - Winter Harbor

September 29, 1917
Bar Harbor Times

The death of Obed Clark Bickford, son of the late Joseph and Betsey Clark Bickford, occurred Sept. 18, at the home of his son, Herbert, at the advanced age of 88 years, 5 months and 13 days.  He had been in ill health for several years, but had kept his bed only a short time.  He had many friends in this and other surrounding towns who will miss him.  He was one who everybody respected and will be greatly missed in the home.  Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement.
Mr. Bickford leaves to mourn his loss four sons, Herbert, Lewis, and Richard of Winter Harbor and Raymond of South Gouldsboro;  one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Rice of Birch Harbor, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Wescott of Jonesport;  15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Birch Harbor on Wed. at 2 p.m., Rev. Knights of Corea officiating.  Charles Lindsey acted as director.  The bearers were Mr. Harvey, Mr. Sellers, Capt. Nathan Bickford and Joseph Bickford.  The profusion of flowers showed the true friendship of his many acquaintances,  Internment was in the family lot by the side of his wife who passed away six years ago.
Winter Harbor Sept. 18, 1917.