George E. Fricker

George E. “Chuck” Fricker of Duxbury, age 85, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth M. (Lynch) Fricker; loving father of Sharon DeCastro of Manomet, Tracy (Carl) MacDonald of Halifax, and Michael F. Fricker of Duxbury; cherished grandfather of Brittany MacDonald and Julie, Lauren and Danielle DeCastro; dear brother of William (Debra) Miller of Sagamore and the late Margaret LeBlanc.

George was born in Milford to the late George Edward and Ethel (Barrier) Fricker. The family resided in Franklin and North Attleboro. George was a 1958 graduate of North Attleboro High School. He joined the United States Air Force at age 17 and learned the HVAC trade that became his lifelong career. He met the love of his life, Elizabeth “Betty” Lynch, at a dance at Stewart Air Force Base and the two married on August 18,1962 in Port Chester, NY. They built a home in Greenwich, CT where they raised their three children and created a neighborhood “family” that exists today.

George worked hard in the oil industry, first in service, and eventually managing and presiding over several oil companies in CT, NY, and MA. In 1986, the family moved back to Massachusetts and settled in Duxbury. George enjoyed “messing about in boats”, fishing with friends, and taking great pride in his lawn. He always loved a good party and was a man who was not afraid to dance. He passed his hard work ethic on to his children, as well as his wit and sarcasm. His granddaughters were a bright light in his life, and he was always there when a need arose. In the last few years, George enjoyed his membership at American Legion Post 223 where he could socialize and share stories. His passing leaves a heavy sadness in his family, friends, and wife Betty who has been by his side through it all for 64 years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Parish Church, 601 Tremont Street in Duxbury, followed by burial with Military Honors in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Relatives and friends are then invited back to the American Legion Post 223, 5 West Street in Duxbury, for a reception in his honor.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, by mail to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at: https://www.stjude.org/

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