To the Bassmasters that we hold dear in our memories:
“Fisherman’s Prayer – God grant that I may live to fish for another shining day. But when my final cast is made I then most humbly pray, When nestled in your landing net As I lay peacefully asleep, You’ll smile and judge that I’m ‘good enough to keep’.”
Mike Duricko
We all lost a close and dear friend....Mike Duricko. He passed away in his sleep at age 66 after battling cancer and will be sorely missed. Mike was our longest member in the club, joining in 1986 and had held every position in the club at least once. Mike was the type of person that could be counted upon to be at every function that the club participated in and loved sharing the camaraderie that the club provided. We enjoyed being with him throughout the years and will surely miss him as we go along.
Michael Duricko 1950-2017
Chester M “Chuck” Ward Jr.
Chuck Ward was a longtime member of Central Maine and was also an avid proponent of our youth and conservation projects, serving as youth director for several years. Chuck was an active member in both the club and the Federation, always ready to lend an ear to the conversation as well as inject his opinion. Chuck enjoyed fishing very much but really enjoyed spending time with the members off the water as well. Chuck passed away in 2013 from cancer and is sorely missed!!!
Chester M. “Chuck” Ward Jr. 1943-2013