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 MAPLETON - Dwight Derwood Wilcox, 73, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012. Dwight was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Presque Isle, to Lawrence and Estelle Monahan Wilcox. He graduated in 1957 from Presque Isle High School and attended Farmington State Teachers College. He married his best friend and life partner, Gloria Brayson Wilcox, Nov. 12, 1960. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2010 with a weeklong celebration in Phippsburg with family and friends. A well-known and respected businessman in Presque Isle for many years, Dwight began his career at Retail Credit Co. before opening Wilcox Insurance Agency with his wife in 1973, and later Wilcox Real Estate. He also opened and co-owned Arby's Restaurant for 20 years. Dwight, also known as "Whitey" to his friends and family, was an honest businessman, loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He treasured time with family at home, at the family camp in Portage Lake or wherever their lives brought them together. He was happiest with Gloria by his side, and a steady stream of family and friends in his daily life. Dwight was a skilled carpenter, helping build or renovate their multiple homes and camps, and crafting many special projects for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed family camping vacations in earlier years and since retiring 10 years ago, has enjoyed numerous trips in the winter to Florida, where he and Gloria connected with many Maine friends. In the summertime, he found peace in the company of loved ones and the many visitors who would accompany him as he joyously captained his pontoon boat around Portage Lake. He was his children's biggest fan at sporting events and school programs, and continued that tradition by proudly attending his grandchildren's many activities. For Dwight, family always came first. Dwight was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Wyona Reynolds; brother, Kendall Wilcox; and half brother, Lawrence Wilcox. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; their three children: Michelle Wilcox Ewing and her husband, Neil, of Presque Isle, their son, Mark Wilcox and his wife, Kim, of Mapleton and their daughter, Monica Wilcox Charette and her husband, Randy, of Oakland. He has six grandchildren, whom he loved and cherished in his life, Jay and Desiree Luzzi, Kacey and Karson Wilcox, and Cassidy and Colby Charette; as well as two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Addyson Luzzi. He is also survived by two caring brothers, Gerald Wilcox and his wife, Maureen, of Hermon and Kermit Wilcox and his companion, Shirley Umphrey, of Waterville; as well as several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at a committal service 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. A reception will be held immediately after at Chapman Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, 94 Town Hall Road, Chapman. The family requests that donations in Dwight's name be made to House of Comfort, P.O. Box 766, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.duncan-graves.com.
Published in BDN Maine on May 5, 2012
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