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William “Bill” Howard Bickford
1963-2017
CHINA — William “Bill” Howard Bickford, 53, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 19, 2017, with his wife by his side. He was born Dec. 14, 1963, in Waterville, the son of Arnold E. and Alice H. (Esancy) Bickford.
He was educated in China schools and graduated from Erskine Academy in 1982. On April 18, 1998, he married his soul mate, Annette M. Curtis, at the China Baptist Church.
He was employed for 36 years by Regional School Unit 18 in the transportation department, as a bus driver. He also owned and operated B&P Garage.
Bill served on the South China and Weeks Mills Volunteer Fire Department.
Bill had the biggest heart and he always did the impossible. His family was his life. He enjoyed camping, watching cartoons, and loved his kids more than anything in the world.
Bill is survived by his wife of 19 years, Annette M. Bickford of China; eldest son, Mike F. Davis Jr., eldest daughter, Jasmine K. Bickford, youngest son, Joshua W. Bickford, and his baby girl, Jayda A. Bickford, all of China; two brothers, Arnold Bickford II of Waterville, and Donald Bickford of Albion.
Bill was predeceased by his parents and one sister.
He will be greatly missed by his nephews, Arnie Bickford and Tyler McCray; nieces, Faythe Bickford, Jessica Bickford, Abby Bickford and Alexis Bickford, as well as brother and sisters-in-law, students and many more friends and family, and the community.
A celebration of life was held at the China Conference Center, Neck Road.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Bill’s memory to the Bob Smilie Pancreatic Cancer Memorial Fund, 305 Mason Road, Shapleigh, ME 04076.
Arrangements were under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
