Marie L. Graffam

Marie L. Graffam obituary

Marie L. Graffam

Marie Graffam Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hope Memorial Chapel - Biddeford on Jul. 19, 2025.

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Marie L. Graffam died on July 17, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1955, to Elphege and Laurette (Labarre) Dubois. She graduated from Thornton Academy.

She married Michael Graffam on August 31, 1973, in Biddeford. Marie worked for 20 years at John Roberts and spent another 20 years as an Assistant Clerk for the Maine District Court.

She enjoyed playing Bingo, walking on the beach with her dog, and playing card games with her family.

She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Robert Dubois.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Graffam of Old Orchard Beach; her daughter, Bonnie Barton of Old Orchard Beach; her son, Ernest Graffam of Sanford; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Susan Gendron of Old Orchard Beach; her brother, Ralph Dubois of Fryeburg; and her brother, Raymond Dubois of Florida.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco, Maine.

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