ROCKLAND — Millicent ‘Millie’ Fowlie Tolman, 94, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, April 20, 1929, she was the daughter of Harold and Grace Vinah Fowlie. She was educated in local schools.

On November 4, 1944, Millie married Fred C. Tolman, Jr. at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Rockland. Together they made their home in Rockland their entire married life. She was passionate about gardening and her yard was full of vibrant flowers. She was a woman of great faith and a prayer warrior, setting a great example for her family.

Predeceased by her husband in 2010 and a daughter, Judy Malburg; Millie is survived by her children Patricia Tolman, Steven Tolman and his wife Carol, David Tolman and his wife Cindy, Fred Tolman, III all of Rockland; 16 grandchildren, Danny, Joey, Amy, Isaac, Tricia, Joshua, Terry, Debbie, Judy, Eddie, Jacob, Missy, Jennifer, Steven, Michael, Jessica; a son-in-law, Daniel Malburg of Cushing; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a large loving extended family.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 8, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland. Pastor Jedidiah Grant will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park Street, West Rockport, ME 04865.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

To share a memory or condolence with the Tolman family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.