Marie G. Nolf

Somesville, Maine
Marie Garrett Nolf passed away at the age of 102 on September 27th, 2023, at MDI hospital in Mt. Desert, Maine. She was the widow of Dr. Harold Nolf, the love of her life, whom she married in 1943 and celebrated 50 years of marriage. They started their family in Akron, Ohio having three children, Craig, David, and Cherry.
Marie was a lifelong student and educator, having graduated from Temple University. She continued educating others as a professor at Oberlin College and a director at Fairlawn Community Church Preschool. Marie also did extensive volunteer work with Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, Ohio. In 1986, they retired to Somesville, Maine, where they continued their volunteer work at the Arcady Music Society, Somesville Union Meeting House, the Abbe Museum and were also members of a hiking and book club.
Marie and Harold were avid travelers, giving their children the opportunity to learn about many parts of the world. They traveled to Ireland, England, Germany, Egypt, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Italy, and France. After their trips they enjoyed sharing their experiences and photos with community members at the many lectures they would host.
Marie is survived by her two children, Cherry Schreiber (Dan) of W.V. and Craig (Bonnie) of Arizona. She has five grandchildren Stephen (Amanda), Susan Kettlewell (Charles), Kristen Schreiber (Abby), and Melanie Schreiber (Matthew), and Joseph (Marissa) and three great grandchildren William, Oliver, and Lucy; as well as her sister Gena, nephew Scott Duff, and niece Karen Foster. She was predeceased by her son David and husband Harold.
Marie and her family are so truly grateful for the love and care that was provided to them by MDI Hospital staff, and to all the caregivers that aided Marie, allowing her the blessing of living in her own home her entire life. We cannot thank you enough. She will be missed by her family and friends after such a full and adventurous life.
Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Somesville Union Meeting House (P.O.Box 96, 1136 Main St.,Mt. Desert, ME, 04660) or Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH, 44303).
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