Obituary of Cecilia E. Klarsch Wickenden

Cecilia E. (Klarsch) Wickenden, 74, of Camden passed away on February 3, 2015 at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was born on January 26, 1941 in Danville, Pennsylvania, 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 sister Carol MacCauley. Cecilia is survived by her sons James Wickenden and wife Jennifer of Camden, Stephen Wickenden and wife Lisa of Northport; siblings Marie Peters, Vincent, Stephen, and Jim Klarsch; grandchildren Jake, Evan, and Ben. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday June 20, 2015 at The First Congregational Church in 55 Elm St. Camden, ME 04843. Memories and condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Raising Readers (payable to MaineHealth, attn: Raising Readers, 110 Free St., Portland, ME 04102). A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday June 20, 2015 at The First Congregational Church in 55 Elm St. Camden, ME 04843