Jerald Howard Larracey Sr.

Jerry was born on February 18, 1936 in Albion, ME to the late George H. and Rita (Willette) Larracey. Following school Jerry served his country in the U.S. Air Force. For many years Jerry worked in the area shoe shops as a machinist, as well as Fairchild Semi-Conductor repairing any broken down equipment.

Over 60 years ago Jerry met his wife to be, Bertha Hull Larracey in Alabama. Jerry and Bertha have shared 59 years of a beautiful marriage in which they raised a loving and caring family. Together Jerry and Bertha traveled the U.S. in their motor home. They enjoyed visiting family in Alabama every year. In his down time Jerry liked to watch television, and play video games with his family.

Jerry was a loving husband, father, and poppy to all.

Jerry is predeceased by his parents and a brother George H. Larracey Jr.

Surviving is his loving wife Bertha C. Larracey of Gray; their children, Jerald H. Larracey Jr. and his wife Doris of Gray, George A. Larracey and his wife Pam of Mechanic Falls, Danny K. Larracey and his wife Debbie of Gray, Craig M. Larracey and his wife Sarah of Naples, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are his brother’s Allen and Todd Larracey and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A period of visitation for Jerry will be held this Monday, August 25th from 5 to 7 PM at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland; where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday the 26th. Burial will be in Brooklawn Cemetery.

Care for Jerry and his family has been entrusted to the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home of Portland.