Dr. John A.
Marshall, 60
G
ORHAM - Dr. John A. Marshall, of Gorham, died Friday, Dec. 18 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on July 8, 1955, a son of Joseph and Margaret Kibbe Marshall. John was educated in Roselle schools in New Jersey and attended the College of New Jersey, graduating in 1977 with a degree in Industrial Technology. He also attended Texas A&M University obtaining a Master of Science Degree in 1978 as well as a Ph.D. in Industrial Technology in 1984. He was a tenured associate professor in East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. from 1984 -1994. John came to the University of Southern Maine in 1996 where he was a full professor for 20 years. His enjoyments included riding his Harley motorcycle and going to Life Church in Gorham where he was a greeter. John loved helping his students and assisting others. His daughters were the love of his life.
John was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his daughters, Emily Marshall and Sarah Marshall-Poe; brothers, William Marshall and Ronald Marshall and sister, Linda Johnston.
Services will be private. Online condolences may be sent to:
www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com. In honor of his memory, please share a joke with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to:
USM Advancement and Donor Services for the Dr. John Allen Marshall Scholarship,
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME 04014

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Marshall

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12 Entries

Jeff Shaw

November 12, 2016

So sorry to just be hearing this news, I was searching for his linked in address to thank him for his instruction years ago which directly lead to my professional success. The world lost a great man. God blessJeff Shaw

April 19, 2016

Sarah & Emily, Our condolences, your dad was the one of the most intelligent, interesting men I have ever known. Sorry for your loss. Mark, Rachel & Evan Klein

Amy Rorer

February 22, 2016

There was a group of Aggie science students that wanted to take a trip to the sun, but some UT students said that was impossible and that they would burn up along the way before they reached the sun.
The Aggies replied, "We're going to travel at night!"

I miss your humor Dr. John and your sunny disposition. The world is not the same without you in it.

Chris & Roberto Mejias

January 23, 2016

Our hearts go out to the entire Marshall Family. We actually just found out today and we are so sorry for your lost. Remember he is no longer in any pain and he is with your mother (and grandma) now. Rest in Peace John, It was always a pleasure to chat with you on your visits to ma. God Bless you all.

Robb Wolfe

December 30, 2015

John will be missed greatly and was one of my oldest and dearest friends. We met at Trenton State College in NJ in the early seventies while taking classes in Industrial Arts Technology . We hit it off immediately and became best friends. We had NUMEROUS good times at TSC, his Trenton apartment, BBQ's at his parents' home in NJ, Texas A&M (with a side trip to Mexico one visit, wow), North Carolina, with the largest plate of ribs I've ever seen, and in Maine with his family. I probably have enough stories for a few books. We always tried getting together for the holidays when his family traveled to NJ. We would go into NYC for the Broadway shows, I would drive in and he would comment that I'm brave (crazy) to do so. Now the bus or train is a safer option. With our earlier adventures, I'm surprise we didn't get arrested along the way. I would do anything to have one more adventure with John. Our last adventure was a month before his passing, I will always remember that as the most heartfelt, memorable adventure of all.

To his daughters, Emily and Sarah who matured to be beautiful, intelligent and loving daughters. You would make any father very proud.

You truly are a good friend and I'm blessed to have known you in my life.

Good bye dear friend, but not to our memories.

Robb Wolfe

Kimberly Ballantyne

December 23, 2015

John was such a kind, smart, and witty man. He always had a different joke every time you visited with him. He would go out of his way to do anything for people in his neighborhood and students at USM. Our deepest sympthy to Emily, Sarah and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. Love, Kim Ballantyne and Mike Downing

December 22, 2015

John was one of a kind. Always ready with a joke and a smile. He could make me laugh in any situation. He was also a very thoughtful person. He had a way of noticing what was important to each person from a collection a person may have in their home to noticing that you preferred the top of the bagel. Then he would make sure you had that. His daughters were the love of his life. He always beamed when talking about them. Being the best professor possible was very important to him. He wanted to make sure he taught them well and gave them the best chance at success. He is greatly missed. I know he is with his Father in heaven with pure happiness and no pain.

Joe Cooper

December 21, 2015

Every time I walk into a classroom. I will demonstrate the same respect to everyone in that room that John had shown us. I feel I am a better person for having known Dr. Marshall.

Kathy Hegarty

December 21, 2015

John had a way to make you smile or laugh with his joke for all occasions and his quiet smile. He will be missed.

Jina Morgan

December 20, 2015

My memories of John is his quiet, gentle way, a ready smile, a kind word, and a joke on the tip of his tongue! We will miss you John, but know that you are no longer in pain. I can see you smiling and reveling in the Light of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! You will be missed. God Bless You.

December 20, 2015

Always a smile and friendly greeting at LifeChurch ... John took his 'job' seriously!
He was more than a greeter to many of us, he was our friend. He invited us to his house for cookouts, he was part of our lifegroup, went snowshoeing with us ..!! And don't forget the special recipe he had for beans!!! He will be remembered and missed - until we meet again in heaven :)
Peggy

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