Florence Gates Rickard Obituary
The memory of Florence Gates Rickard in Ithaca, New York, born in Oneida, New York, who passed away on October 5, 2024 at the age of 103, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Florence Gates Rickard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Elwood and Florence Mae Gates (Wentzel); her husband Charles G. Rickard; her sons, Charles G. and Andrew W. Rickard; and her sister Elizabeth G. Shuter (Charles).
She is survived by: her children, David B. Rickard (June) of Dunedin, FL, Jean L. Rickard of Myrtle Beach, SC and Claire S. Rickard of Ithaca, NY; her sister Kathryn Farrell (Donald Fail) of Sharon, MA.; and her grandchildren, David B. Rickard Jr., Michael G. Rickard, Heather E. Domin, Andrew C. Rickard, Theodore C. Sill and Yvonne M. Sill. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army, or the SPCA.
