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Marcia Wilma Freeman

1939 - 2019

Marcia Wilma Freeman obituary, 1939-2019, Augusta, ME

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

Marcia Freeman Obituary

WEST GARDINER - Marcia Wilma Freeman, 80, died Tuesday May 7, 2019, in her West Gardiner home with her family by her side, after a long fight against cancer.

Marcia was born on April 20,1939, in Boston, Mass. to Ralph Pilblad and Florence Messina. She had five sisters and brothers: Alice Farretta, Ralph Pilblad, Carl Pilblad, Marlene Colburn and Jimmy Massina.

She moved to Maine in the 1970's to raise her family. She worked at Carlton Woolen Mills for 20 years. Her hobbies were knitting and crocheting. Her greatest passion in her life was her family. She was known for her friendly face, kind heart and better known as a second mom around the neighborhood.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur David Freeman; their eight children, Joyce Damron, Barbara Emery, Donna Smith, Arthur Freeman Jr., Lisa Stevens, Bill Freeman, Alice Park and Mark Freeman; her 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and all those who knew her.

Published by Central Maine on May 14, 2019.
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It has been a year since you have passed and there is not a day that goes by that i dont miss you. You will always and forever be in my heart.

Donna

Daughter

May 8, 2020

You are always thought of and never forgotten. We keep you close to our hearts and remember all the times we shared with you. A year has passed and we still struggle, but know you are an angel watching over us lifts the pain. We love you forever and always.

Nicholle Hopkins

Grandchild

May 8, 2020

Marcia
You were a very special lady...a mother to All.
You will remain in my heart forever...love you
Kathy White

Kathy White

May 17, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from the loving promise of seeing our dear loved ones again (1Thessalonians 4:13,14). Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Friend

May 17, 2019

Marcia,
As Nichole's best friend growing up you were like another grandmother to me. You treated me like another grandchild. Your kindness and love will never be forgotten. Sending love to the entire family!

Lesley Smith

May 16, 2019

RIP Marica You were a great mother and lady.

Arlene Richard

May 15, 2019

You are all in our prayers!

Mark Emery

May 14, 2019

Marcia,
I can only hope that I will be half the woman you were. Throughout the years you have taught me many valuable lessons and helped me through tough times. No matter the situation you have stood by my side and supported me. You even called me out when I was wrong. There are no words to express the gratitude and appreciation I have for you. You will always and forever be in my heart, Love you.

Nicholle Hopkins

May 14, 2019

You will stay close in our hearts. You were an amazing woman. I promise I will never turn away from your Son. Thank you for raising the man of my dreams. Thank you for accepting my kids as your own grandkids.

Cara Freeman

May 14, 2019

Dear Grammy Marcia,
There aren't enough words for me to describe you and everything you've done for me. You will forever and always be in my heart. I think of you every night until we meet again.

Tessa

May 14, 2019

All the memories...Days of dancing and singing around the house to make the housework more fun....Days of teaching me to crochet...Days of talking about anything I wanted to talk about and you listening without judgement...So many memories. The memory of when the end was near asking for me to just hold you.... I will cherish it all for the rest of my life. Love you mom

Donna Smith

May 14, 2019

All the memories...Days of dancing and singing around the house to make the housework fun....Days of teaching me how to crochet...Days of talking about anything I wanted to talk about and you listening without judgement...So many memories. The memory of when the end was near... asking me to just hold you.....I will cherish and never forget for the rest of my life. Love you mom.

May 14, 2019

She was one great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love.

Rosemary Brann Adams

May 14, 2019

Sorry for your loss My thoughts are with you Marlene and family Barbara and Fran Taylor

Barbara Taylor

May 14, 2019

I miss you more then I can even explain! Things will never be the same but I know you would want for all of us to be happy! We will always think of you daily! Love you!

Rebecca Emery

May 14, 2019

One quiet day the angles came and took grandma far away, but in the stillness of the night I could almost hear her say, Dear grandchild I will miss , you mean so much to me, but Jesus called me to his side, In heaven I will be,
MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS!!

SARAH MORAN

May 14, 2019

One quiet day the angles came and took grandma far away, but in the stillness of the night I could almost hear her say, Dear grandchild I will miss , you mean so much to me, but Jesus called me to his side, In heaven I will be,
MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS!!

SARAH

May 14, 2019

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