Tracy, Charles “Bob”, 59, May 22, 2013. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Charles “Bob” Tracy died May 22, 2013, with his family by his side at Van Buren following a period of declining health. He was born in Limestone on December 6, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Velma (King) Tracy. He married Elaine Jalbert on June 8, 1953.
Bob was a loving, generous and kind man. His grandchildren called him “Bumpy” and will always remember him for his humor and wonderful smile. He was a longtime member of Limestone Lodge #24, the same lodge as his father. Bob owned and operated Tracy’s Plumbing and Heating in Caribou, with his wife Elaine by his side for many years. He served on the Board of Directors for Rose Acres in Caribou for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife of nearly 60 years, Elaine of Caribou, are his son, Wayne Tracy and wife, Debbie, of Las Vegas; four daughters, Peggy Bell and husband, Fred, of Caribou, Bonnie Tracy and husband Paul Brown of Grafton, MA, Jana Klein and husband, Rick, of Ammon, ID, and Pamela Tracy and husband, Steven Libby, of Pamplin, VA; two sisters, Betty Wright of Caribou and Dorothy Tracy of Westbrook; fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Tracy was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Terri Tracy Bell; brothers, Gary, Dickie and Arthur Tracy; and a sister, Donna (Tracy) Franck.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, from 6-8 p.m. Monday, where evening masonic memorial services were held at 7 p.m. by the officers and members of Limestone Lodge. A celebration of Bob’s life was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, from the Chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Kinsey officiating. Following the service, all were invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 650 Main St. Caribou. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Tracy may do so through the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging, 1 Edgemont Drive, Suite 2, Presque Isle, Maine 04769. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
