Chelsea, Vt. —
She was born March 26, 1941, in Chelsea, the daughter of Robert and Louise (Livingston) Ainsworth. She attended school in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1959. On Sept. 12, 1959, she married Franklin “Frank” Ricker of Vershire, Vt. They lived all of their married life in Chelsea.
She worked a few years for Russell Bagley as a secretary at the Orange County Jail, 16 years at the Chelsea Home for the Aged, a driver for the Stagecoach Transportation Co. and most recently the cook at the Chelsea Public School for 26 years.
She was a past member of the Chelsea Women’s Club and a long standing member of the Branch Club. Eva was so thankful for her many friends and family, especially the Burgers; a niece, Betty, friend, Barbara; a nephew, Bobbie and numerous others. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, cooking (especially raised donuts) and keeping in touch with her many friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Ricker of Chelsea and several sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Frank on Dec. 17, 2011, and a brother, Forrest Ainsworth.
There are no public services at this time. A graveside memorial service will be held later this summer.
The Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home, Chelsea is in charge of arrangements. A private message of sympathy may be shared with the family at Boarwayandcilley.com.