Marilyn S. Powers

Marilyn S. Powers
1927 - 2018
NEW SHARON - Marilyn Smith Powers, 91, passed away on March 27, 2018, at her home in New Sharon. She was born on Jan. 7, 1927, on the family farm in Farmington, in the village of North Chesterville, the daughter of Bert L. and Sarah Louise (Jackson) Smith.
She attended North Chesterville Grammar School and Farmington High School. On Nov. 14, 1942, she married Elliot Powers. Upon his enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, she lived with her parents, until spending a year with her husband and their young son on the Marine Corps Base in Newport, Ark.
After her husband's discharge from the Marine Corps, they purchased a farm in Industry in May 1947. Marilyn and Elliot started an electrical shop of rewinding electric motors and worked together for 30 years. In 1961, they moved to Farmington and continued with the business and purchased Silver Maple Trailer Park, which they both operated for 29 years. She worked for Dr. Robert Lovejoy as a dental assistant and receptionist. Upon Dr. Lovejoy's retirement, she accepted a job with Dr. Maurice Knapp as a receptionist, until her retirement.
Marilyn was an avid snowmobiler, helping on the trails where she was happy to help with the grooming. She loved going to their camp in Eustis with family and friends, especially the grandkids. She was an instigator in organizing one of the first snowmobile clubs, Northern Lites, in the area, along with her family. She was a member of the Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association, serving as the secretary for 12 years.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 75 years, Elliot Powers, of New Sharon; her son, Rodney Powers, and wife, Margie, of New Sharon; her daughter, Judy Fairbanks, and husband, Dale, of Industry; four grandchildren, Carol Meirzwik and husband, Dale, of Colorado; Mark Fairbanks and wife, Christa, of Cumberland; R. Scott Powers of Industry; and Michael Fairbanks and wife, Kim, of New Sharon; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Ryan, Olivia Powers and Justin Fairbanks; three great-great-grandchildren, Allana Ryan, Fallyn and Hunter Ryan; a special sister in-law, Harriet Powers, of Coplin; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, four brothers and a brother-in-law.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 10 a.m., at Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with Pastor Brian Rebert officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing
may make a donation
in Marilyn's memory to the
Oncology Department
Franklin Memorial Hospital
111 Franklin Health Commons
Farmington, ME 04938