SOLON – Ralph Harry Gilcott, 63, passed away on May 24, 2105 at his home in Solon.
He was born on June 15, 1951 in Skowhegan, the son of Ralph Edward and Stella Sylvia (Lessard) Gilcott.
He was educated in local area schools and graduated from Skowhegan High School. He was employed for many years by Cianbro as a construction crane operator. Ralph was an active member of the United Bikers of Maine, Maine Militia and enjoyed gold prospecting, motorcycling (loved to bike), and fabrication.
Ralph is survived by his son, Ralph Gilcott II and wife Melisa of Norridgewock; daughter, Shelly (Wooster) Corson and husband Mike of Madison; two sisters, Patricia Hayden and husband Robert of Cornville, Judith (Mayola) Gilcott and husband Frank Bushey of Fairfield; brother, Robert Ernest Gilcott and wife Cindy of Norridgewock; and long time friend, Mike Poulin of Skowhegan.
The family would like to express special thanks and gratitude to hospice and Wanda Salsberry for all of the loving care and support given to Ralph during his illness.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 1 pm at Robinson Lookout in Solon.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing, may make donations in Ralph’s memory to Mike Poulin, 888 Canaan Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
