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MARGUREITE RAVEN Obituary
She was born in Unity on April 19, 1934, to Benjamin and Dolly (Thompson) Penney.
She married Harold "Mike" Raven on June 23, 1951. They shared 56 years of marriage, and shared many happy times with family.
Margureite is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Phillips, and husband David, of Freedom, and Dorothy Trull and husband Todd, of Unity; her son, Michael Raven and wife Linda, of Pittsfield; sisters Cora Carmichael, of Unity, and Winnie Morton and husband Andy, of Brooklyn, Conn.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Mike; a brother, Benjamin; sister Sharon; a special aunt, Cora Penney; and a very dear friend, Ruth Reid.
Margureite was an inspiration to all the people who knew her. She never gave up on life. When she was able, she enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
A very special thank-you goes to Julie Parsons, Jennessa Reny and special niece Jenn Morton for all the help they have given the family over the years. Also, a special thank-you to Kno-Wal-Lin hospice, the dialysis nurses at MaineGeneral in Waterville and her taxi driver John.
Celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at Margureite's home, 3 Bryant Road, Freedom.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Warm Waldo, c/o Tanya Hubbard, 54 Aborn Hill Road, Knox, ME 04986.
Arrangements are by Mid Maine Cremation Services.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARGUREITE RAVEN
November 8, 2012
I was just reading on Facebook of Margureite's passing. So sorry for the family and friend's loss. The loss of loved ones is the hardest part of life that we have to go through. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Thompson
Karynn Chateauneuf
November 4, 2012
We will miss a strong wonderful woman
R.I.P. Maggie
Virginia Adams
November 3, 2012
I met Maggie at dialyas and she was always a wonderful lady and was so kind and ready to smile even when she didn't feel like smiling. Now no more tears or sorrow but just joy and no more pain just peace with the LORD. You are all in my prayers and God Bless you all!!
Lisa Knight
November 3, 2012
I will miss Aunt Margurite very much, she meant alot to me and was a very special sister to my mom Sharon Henry. A lady not affraid of a shotgun! It is a time to share in rejoicing that life continues forever past this lifetime of memories......
Rita Doughty
November 3, 2012
So sorry to hear of her passing. I just got your message. Am thinking of all of you. She is now pain free. God Bless all. She was a wonderful lady, and I always enjoyed talking to her, and to Mike. She is with him now..Beth, you were a wonderful daughter to her, taking care of her. Condolences from our family.
Todd Trull
November 2, 2012
She was a very loving and caring person. I could have not asked for a better mother in law.you will be missed dearly. Love always todd.
Marjorie Grover
November 2, 2012
Sorry to learn of Marguerites passing. She is in a better place and pain free.and with Mike and other family members. I used to visit Margueritealot when I lived in Freedom and she taught me how to crochet the button on the crochet dish towels we used to make instead of sewing a button on it. It looked so much nicer. We shared many talks together and I missed her after I moved away. To the family please accept my prayers and condolences to all of you. God Bless and RIP Marguerite.
Heather Morse
November 2, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed my time taking care of Marg and Harold both. Chasing him around the house and her making blueberry muffins from scratch almost every saturday morning. Thoughts and prayers w the family. God bless
Pam Niles
November 2, 2012
I was sad to hear about Margureite ive known her for a long time.. i will miss you
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