Obituary

Alice L. Marshall, obituary

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 3:30pm

ROCKPORT — Alice Louise Marshall, 93, of Rockport, died April 4, 2013, at Knox Center For Long Term Care in Rockland, where she had resided for four years. Born in Camden May 23, 1919, she was the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Quinn) Kaler. She married John N. Marshall in September 1938. For many years they lived in Rockport village, where she attended the Rockport Baptist Church.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, Alice also sold Avon products and especially enjoyed the socialization with her many customers over the years. She had been an active member of the Women's Relief Corps locally and spent many hours of service through this organization locally and at the Togus VA Hospital.

A talented crafter, Alice kept busy knitting, crocheting and designing many crafts, which she sold at craft shows. She spent many hours sewing and crocheting intricate lace linens, which were very popular items.

A free spirited woman, Alice always kept her suitcase packed and ready to go on travelling adventures with family and friends. Her family remembers a special event of Alice riding on the back of her great-grandson’s motorcycle when she was well into her 80s.

Alice's family would like to express their gratitude to the many caregivers at Knox Center for their loving and compassionate care.

Surviving are her children, Frederick Marshall and his companion, Bonnie Seekins, of Belfast, Margaret Smith of Camden, Shirley Marshall of Camden, Jeannette Nash and her husband, Robert, of Rockport and Bernadette Barrows and her husband, Wayne, of Union; 16 grandchildren, Fred Whitehall, Lee Jameson and his wife, Cindy, Amy Moody and her husband, Wayne, John Smith and his wife, Lisa, Brenda Dodge and her husband, Frank, Robert Nash and his wife, Tara, Matthew Barrows and his wife, Amanda, Greg Barrows, Ariel Dodge and her husband, Donovan, Erica Barrows and her partner, James Pew, Amanda Barrows, Brent Barrows, Justice Barrows, Daniel Barrows, Alexis Barrows, and Devan Barrows; many great and great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; and her special friend Irene Pettee. She was predeceased by her husband, John N. Marshall, who died in 1976; her son, John Marshall; her grandson, Larry Jameson; and a brother, John Kaler.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 12, at 3 p.m. at Amesbury Hill Cemetery in Rockport, followed by a reception at the Rockport Masonic Center, 361 Main St. in Rockport.

If desired, memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite C, Scarborough, ME 04074 or to the Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the Marshall family by visiting their book of memories at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com.

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Camden.