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Marlene Cushing Obituary
Marlene was born in Claremont, N.H., on Sept. 14, 1950, the daughter of George Colby and Blanche (Roberts). She was married to Jeffrey Cushing. Marlene attended Stevens High School and went to New Hampshire Technical College. She loved hockey and enjoyed helping out with the hockey boosters at Waterville High School.
Marlene is predeceased by her parents. Marlene is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Cushing; her three sons, George Cushing, Gregory Cushing and John Cushing, all of Waterville; and one sister, Cindy Besaw and her husband, Wayne, of Plaistow, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Waterville High School Hockey Boosters at 13 Johnson Heights, Waterville, ME 04901.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Cushing
Deb Gagnon
March 16, 2009
Jeff, George, Greg and John,
Words on paper can't portray the depth of love that Marlene had (and still has) for her family. I was lucky enough to have witnessed this love and commitment she showed. I feel I'm a better wife, mother and friend for having known her for the last five years. Though your sadness will never truly end, find happiness in remembering the good times with her, and know that she is with each of you still, and her love will live on. Deb Gagnon
Peter Russell
March 11, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Bill Nalesnik
March 10, 2009
Greg and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Dominski
March 10, 2009
Jeff, and son's I am so sorry for you loss. Marlene was a very special person whom I enjoyed working with at Mainegeneral she brightened up my day when we talked. My deepest sympathy to you all she was a very special person
The Jochem's
March 10, 2009
John and family,
Arriving in Waterville 12 years ago from San Diego, Marlene was one of the first persons to greet us and guide us through the intricacies of the local youth hockey and baseball programs. I remember her sewing all the youth hockey leggings for each and every player and at the end of every season she did all the necessary jersey repairs. As we got to know her, we would discover that this was just one of many things she did quietly to support youth programs in the area. It was Marlene that trained us to fill her shoes in the youth hockey program. Little did we parents know that it would take several volunteers to fill all the jobs she silently oversaw so that all kids in the area could play. Her enthusiasm for every child on the baseball field and in the ice rink was second only to her pride of and for John.
Your Mom made a difference in the lives of hundreds of youth sports players in this area. She will live on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to have known her. Our thoughts are with all of you as you mourn the passing of this wonderful woman.
Stacy, Al and Zach Jochem
Michele Prince
March 10, 2009
Our family was so sad to hear about Marlene's passing. I spent many, many hours at the hockey rink with Marlene where we shared many great moments. She was so passionate, not only about hockey, but in her caring for and tireless work on behalf of youth in the Waterville area. She was a person that you could count on to follow through on every commitment that she made. My heart goes out to her family, including her beloved son John who we are all fond of in our household. She was truly one of a kind. We are all thinking of you. - Michele and Dave Prince, Joel and Ben Allen
Becky Colson
March 10, 2009
Jeff,
I am so sorry to hear that your wife passed away. Please accept my sympathies - I know where you are at as my mom just passed away on 2/7 of this year. Keep on keeping on every day and they will keep adding up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Colson
Tim Estabrook
March 10, 2009
Jeff,
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. You are in my thoughts and I hope you find the strength to get through this very difficult time. I'm sure your boys are a great comfort to you at this time. Take the time to be with your family and reflect on the wonderful times you had together.
Tim Estabrook
Greg Cushing
March 9, 2009
Thank you everyone for your condolences it means so much to us. It has been a very hard last couple of weeks.
mary stone
March 9, 2009
Dear Cushing Family,
I am blessed to have known Marlene. We worked together at MGMC and her joy truly was each of you. I bless you today with strength and peace in this difficult time.
Mary Stone
Kimberlee Barnett
March 9, 2009
Many of us parents from the past and present Waterville Hockey community learned of Marlene's passing at the State Championship game on Saturday. She was remembered in conversations as a very dedicated mother to her children and their activities, especially in the youth hockey and high school hockey programs. Marlene was a hard-working volunteer giving it her all for her sons as well as everyone else's children. She was always there to take over the concession stand at Colby when a youth hockey parent didn't show up for their shift ... she manned that stand a lot! And even though her sons have graduated, I know she was smiling as the buzzer ended the Waterville - St. Dom's State Championship Class A high school hockey game with her team on top.
Linda Dutil
March 9, 2009
To Marlene's family--We are so sorry for your loss. Marlene was one of the most pleasant and straight forward people that we have ever, ever met. She was genuine and we always knew, without a doubt that when she smiled at us and said, "hello" ... it was for real. (No pretenses.) We did not know Marlene from hockey boosters...so, the hockey boosters must have been just a 'drop in the bucket.' We knew her from her countless, countless hours with baseball and strings boosters. Her life was her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda, Brian, Nick, Jeff, & Kate Dutil
Fran Purnell
March 9, 2009
Thanks for all the help and support that you gave to Waterville Little League, she so love to see her boys play baseball. She will be miss by all. Fran Purnell and the Waterville Little League Board of Directors
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