Obituary: Ann Marie (Spurrell) Rickert, 89, of Madison

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Ann Marie (Spurrell) Rickert, 89, longtime resident of Madison passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2023 at CT Hospice, Branford with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late James Jacob Rickert.

Ann was born in Maynard, MA on October 9, 1934, daughter of the late Charles Spurrell and Anne Spurrell.

Ann was the loving mother of Robert Rickert and wife Randi; James Rickert of Madison, CT; Cheryl Krusch and her husband Mark who was like a third son of Wallingford, CT; and Tricia MacGregor and partner Vincent Quinn of Branford, CT.

She is also survived by six grandchildren; Daniel Rickert, Nicholas and Benjamin Krusch, Rachelle Rickert, and Tucker and Cooper MacGregor. As well as seven great grandchildren; Collin, Nathan, Parker, Maya, Arianna, Kellin, and Tanner. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Mary Spurrell of CT, Alice Shull of FL and brother-in-law James Tuson of FL as well as several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Veno, Dorothy Beauregard, Helen Barilone, Molly Tuson and brothers Roger and Charles Spurrell.

Mrs. Rickert was a 1952 graduate of Maynard High School. Before retirement she worked as an assembly worker for Raytheon, a job that she took much pride in, before finally settling into her life’s work of raising her four children. That was a job that she took very seriously and did with the utmost love, dedication and devotion.

Prior to her husband’s death in 1993 they enjoyed traveling the country in their RV and a trip abroad with friends. After that she continued to travel with family and friends. Ann enjoyed cooking, but she especially loved to bake, especially around the holidays. She loved to sew, do puzzles and to walk in and finding her reupholstering or refinishing a piece of furniture was never a surprise. When she was still driving it was not uncommon for her to be gone all day shopping with her side kick and Sister-in-law Mary. Her favorite past time were visits with family and friends. She cherished her visits with her children but especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ann was an avid WWE fan, watching every Monday, Tuesday evening and would never miss Friday night Smackdown! She loved to laugh, always had a smile on her face and spread happiness and laughter to anyone she met. Most recently she became a frequently flyer with Madison EMS, it was overheard on multiple occasions them talking amongst themselves how much they enjoyed seeing her. They would joke with her telling her she could just call if she wanted to visit. She was kind, thoughtful and had the biggest heart. She will be sadly missed by those who know her.

Services and burial will be held privately at Westside Cemetery, North Madison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd Branford CT 06405 or visit www.hospice.com