Obituary of Kayla Blake Bickford

KAYLA BLAKE BICKFORD, 11 of Searsport, died unexpectedly March 5, 2010 at a Bangor hospital. She was born in Belfast February 20, 1999, the daughter of Troy Bickford and Heather Blake. She was a vibrant girl who loved animals. Her family and friends meant everything to her. She loved singing and enjoyed playing basketball. She is survived by her paternal grandparents, Dave and Carol Bickford of Arundel; her maternal grandparents, Scott and Phyllis Blake of Searsport; her mother, Heather Blake and companion Jim Flanders of Searsport; her father and companion, Troy Bickford and Kelly Poulin of Massachusetts; a brother Kyle Blake of Searsport; a step-brother and step-sister, Nicholas and Amanda Poulin of Massachusetts; aunts and uncles, John Blake, Herbert and Kim Blake, Damon Bickford, Dale Bickford, and Annette Bickford. Friends may call at the Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast on Tuesday, March 9th from 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Spring interment will be at Grove Cemetery in Belfast. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to a local animal shelter of your choice. On-line condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.