Barbara Wood

1930 - 2019

Barbara (Barb) Wood, 89, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2019 after a period of declining health. She was born in Portland, Maine on February 11th, 1930 and grew up on Long Island, Maine with her family… mother Elizabeth (Bunny) Ricker and stepfather, Elliott Ricker, 2 brothers and a sister. She loved island life and enjoyed many summer trips to the island to see family and friends. She was always happy to recall and recount her “life on the island as she knew it”.

After graduating from Portland High School in 1948, Barbara worked for several banks then became a legal secretary, a position she held for over 25 years until she retired. She married Thomas M. Wood and moved to Yarmouth, Maine. where they raised their 3 children. She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Clifford Van Haren (husband Bruce) of Suamico, Wisconsin and Sandra Wilson (husband Mark) of Yarmouth, Maine. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Thomas M. Wood, as well as her beloved son, Thomas E. Wood and her two brothers, James Gerrity and Elliott Ricker of Florida. Barb leaves behind her sister, Doris Wood, of Long Island as well as 4 grandchildren, Aaron Wilson (wife Nichole) of North Yarmouth, Brett Wilson of Portland, Josh Clifford of Martha’s Vineyard, and Elizabeth Clifford of Green Bay Wisconsin, and 4 great-grandchildren (Carter, Averie, Isabella Rose, and Rowan).

Barb made friends wherever she went. Many local store owners and workers knew her well as shopping was a favorite past time. She was an avid collector of various items; the Byers Choice figures were her favorites. Over the years, she loved to bake sweets… cookies, cakes and made delicious fudge. Her Mac n cheese and baked stuffed lobsters were in high demand. She also enjoyed working on craft projects but few knew that she loved writing poems. She was a life-time Red Sox fan and was happy to see the curse reversed in 2004. After moving to an assisted living facility, she missed seeing the “coffee gang” which she had met with for years on a weekly basis. Barb was a devoted mom to her children and grandchildren. Her love for them was her life’s priority.

Thank you to the staff of Ledgeview Assisted Living for the wonderful care that she was given over the last three and a half years, and to the staff at Northern Light Hospice for their comfort and support.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Barbara’s online guestbook at www.lindquistfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to:

Changing Tide Foundation

772 Island Ave.

Long Island, Maine 04050

A graveside memorial service will be held later in the spring. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Ln., Yarmouth, Maine, 04096. 846-4011.