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Barbara Ruth Dickey Brown

Birth	:	2 Dec 1924 Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Death	:	4 Sep 2017 Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Grove Cemetery, Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4255981, -69.0175018
Plot	:	Section 1946 Range C Lot 88
Description	:	Barbara D. Brown 1924-2017 BELFAST- Before there was GPS, before there were Google maps, before there was the Delorme guide, Barbara Brown was driving the byways and backroads of Waldo, Knox and Lincoln County. As a social worker for the State of Maine, she was checking on the safety and welfare of the elderly and disabled. Barbara D. Brown, age 92, died September 4, 2017, at Harbor Hill LTC. Barbara Ruth Dickey was born in Belfast, Maine on December 2, 1924, the daughter of Will H. and Edna (Coombs) Dickey. She graduated from Crosby High School, Belfast,... Read More	Barbara D. Brown 1924-2017 BELFAST- Before there was GPS, before there were Google maps, before there was the Delorme guide, Barbara Brown was driving the byways and backroads of Waldo, Knox and Lincoln County. As a social worker for the State of Maine, she was checking on the safety and welfare of the elderly and disabled. Barbara D. Brown, age 92, died September 4, 2017, at Harbor Hill LTC. Barbara Ruth Dickey was born in Belfast, Maine on December 2, 1924, the daughter of Will H. and Edna (Coombs) Dickey. She graduated from Crosby High School, Belfast, in 1942, and from the University of Maine in Orono, in 1946. For 22 years she was employed as a social worker for the State of Maine Department of Human Services. After her retirement she served as a part-time social worker at Bradbury Manor Nursing Home in Belfast. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, KnoWalLin Auxiliary and a 60-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Barbara was a life-long learner, attending many courses at Senior College, visiting museums, historical sites, botanical gardens and parks, and reading the daily newspaper to stay informed about current affairs. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and family across the United States and Canada. Barbara was married for 35 years to Richard Brown, her best friend, who died in 1983. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Almerin Charles Dickey, formerly of Perry, Florida. She lived her entire life in Waldo County, in Belfast and later at Swan Lake in Swanville during retirement. She was one of the last two surviving grandchildren of Almerin T. Dickey, Civil War veteran, who was wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness while serving with Company I of the 4th Maine Regiment. She is survived by her five children: Peter C. Brown, Belfast, Douglas G. Brown, Freedom, Alison L. Haskins and her husband, James E. Haskins, Oxford, Ohio, Joanne C. Desjardins and her husband Valmore J. Desjardins, Swanville, and Marilyn J. Brown, New Rochelle, New York; six grandchildren, Gregory, Jennifer, Emily, Gabriel, Zachary, and Jacob; and two great grandchildren, Aloma and Martin. Also one nephew, several cousins, and her Thursday morning breakfast group. Friends may call at Riposta Funeral Home during visiting hours on Thursday, September 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. and at the funeral service on Friday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Travis Huff will officiate at the services. Barbara's six grandchildren will be her pallbearers. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery. Donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Belfast Public Health Nursing Association, 118 Northport Ave, Belfast, Maine 04915, of which she was a member. “She tried to help other people.”

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Where is Barbara Ruth Dickey Brown's memorial?
Barbara Ruth Dickey Brown's memorial is located at: Grove Cemetery, Belfast, Waldo County, USA.
When did Barbara Ruth Dickey Brown death?
Barbara Ruth Dickey Brown death on 4 Sep 2017 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Barbara Ruth Dickey Brown's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4255981
Longitude: -69.0175018

Family Members:

Parent

Will Harold Dickey

(1890 - 1972)

Harriet Edna Coombs Dickey

(1889 - 1981)

Spouse

Richard Brown

(1921 - 1983)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grove Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4255981, -69.0175018

2. Saint Margaret's Memorial Garden
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4203070, -69.0021370

3. East Belfast Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4277333, -68.9864944

4. South Belfast Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3963166, -69.0102222

5. City Point Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4536220, -69.0348320

6. Head of the Tide Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4483604, -69.0493393

7. West Belfast Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3967018, -69.0413971

8. East Northport Cemetery
Northport, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3891983, -68.9925003

9. Pitcher Road Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4174995, -69.0733032

10. Wadlin Cemetery
Northport, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3792960, -69.0170900

11. Piper Cemetery
Waldo, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4686012, -69.0519028

12. Watson Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3866997, -69.0667038

13. Simmons Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4076805, -69.0889361

14. Gordon Cemetery
Searsport, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4417000, -68.9417038

15. Harvey Cemetery
Belfast, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4808006, -69.0342026

16. Hadley Cemetery
Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4653015, -69.0781021

17. Seekens Cemetery
Swanville, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4831009, -69.0363998

18. Mount Hope Cemetery
Searsport, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4655991, -68.9516983

19. Smart Cemetery
Swanville, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4854500, -68.9948400

20. Halls Corner Cemetery
Halls Corner, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3757720, -69.0791560

21. Searsport Village Cemetery
Searsport, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4625015, -68.9328003

22. Shorey Cemetery
Waldo, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4585991, -69.1057968

23. Cross Cemetery
Morrill, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4202995, -69.1231003

24. Pitcher Cemetery
Waldo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3478012, -69.0503006