Priscilla Jane (Dole) Wickett

Priscilla Wickett, aged 89, passed away in Frederick, Maryland on June 29, 2025. She was born on May 23,1936 in Hermon, Maine, the daughter of Arthur and Marion (Peabody) Dole. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Robert Wickett Sr., son William (aged 6) and grandson Austin (aged 21). She is survived by son Robert Jr. (Maggie) of San Diego, daughter Julia of Martinsburg, West Virginia and son Thomas (Kathy) of Ashburn, Virginia. There are eight surviving grandchildren and a great granddaughter.

Priscilla graduated from Hermon High School in 1954, attended the Maine Central Institute and graduated from Husson College in 1958. She married Bob in 1958 and they moved to Prince George’s County Maryland in 1960 where they lived for 60 years. They moved to assisted living at Homewood in Frederick in 2021.

“Grammie PJ” actively cared for her nine grandchildren over the years and operated a licensed day care business in Bowie for 25 years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening and annual trips back to Maine to visit friends and relatives. She was an avid Washington Capitals fan attending games in their inaugural season and remaining a fan her entire life.

Viewing and services will be at Murphy’s Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA at 11:00 on Saturday, July 19. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bowie, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department.

A special thank you to the staff at Homewood Frederick for the many years of care and comfort provided.