HARRISON – Don “Seagull” Ellis Gullicksen, 67, peacefully passed at his home in Harrison on Sept. 16, 2018, after his battle with ALS.
He was born in Boston, Mass., grew up in Wollaston Beach, Quincy, Mass., and spent summers on Porter Lake in New Vineyard.
In 1976, he married the love of his life, Joanne L. Smith, and they raised their children in their family-built home in Georgetown, Mass. There he enjoyed coaching and playing soccer, as well as breeding and showing Percheron horses. He was also an active member of multiple Draft Horse clubs. In his free time you could find him sharing his vast knowledge and skills with his many friends and family. In 1998, he and Joanne purchased their dream farm in the town of Harrison, ME, where he became a full time farmer. His favorite pastimes included snowmobiling, bocce, and enjoying craft beer with his friends and family.
Don is survived by; his wife, Joanne Gullicksen; their four daughters, Tanya Dunn and husband Brian of Gorham, ME, Deana Gullicksen of Portland, Amy Gullicksen and husband Jim Stevenson of Tamworth, NH, and Bre Worster and husband Stacey of Harrison; his son, Brandon Gullicksen and wife Erika of Titusville, FL; his grandchildren, River and Mercy Dunn, Anthony Pisano, Elli and Arlo Stevenson, Brandon and Jacob Gullicksen, and Skyy and Cedar Worster; his sisters, Marcia Anderson and husband Bob of Pembroke, Elaine Tirrell and Gene of Marion, Mass.; his brother, Paul Gullicksen and wife Robin of Gloucester, Mass.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Ida Benjamin, and Fred and Betty Gullicksen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don’s memory to the HOPE-JG foundation at www.hope-jg.org
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at 1 p.m., at Oak Meadow Farm, 281 Haskell Hill Road, Harrison.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Condolences to you Joanne and family. We will certainly miss him on the lake for sure. Thoughts and prayers go out to you at the most difficult time. Love Ann & Alden
Bre, sorry to hear about your Dad.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Prayers and love to Joanne and family. Don will be missed by many. A courageous and close knit family that knew how to have fun, love and laugh. May your happy memories help you during this most difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you and your family…
Condolences to the Gullicksen family.
Jack Moultrie
Chesterville, Maine
Condolences to the Gullickson family.
I was sorry to hear about Don(Seagull)’s illness and now his death. He was a good guy, gone much too soon. I haven’t seen him in several years, but I was always glad to run into him. I remember lots of parties at his place on Porter Lake. He was absolutely one of a kind, and the world is less for his passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
We were so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a great man – husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Always a great smile. Our deepest sympathy to you Bree and your family. Hold on tight to all yor wonderful memories and his love of family in your heart and he will always be with you.
The world lost a great man. I lost a great friend. Joanne,Amy,Tanya,Deena, Bre & Brandon be strong and never forget all he did for everyone.Will miss that smile.