1939
2019
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.
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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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