ROCKLAND — Maralyn Mae Hooper, 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Maralyn was born in Camden on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Clifford) Hooper.

In her younger years, she went to Camden High School, later, she lived at the Mobius House in Warren, where she made more friends. She worked at Coastal Workshop, where she made more friends. Later when her health started declining, she moved to the Knox Nursing Home in Rockland. The staff was very good to her. When the nursing home closed, she moved to the new facility, Breakwater Commons. Her niece Liz would do her hair every week until her health declined in the last two months. She was a spit fire and she would let you know when she was upset. She was also a loving sweet person, whom the entire staff loved. And she loved them. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Beverly Patten (Husband Howard); brother, Richard Hooper; and a niece, Fran Bodman. 

She is survived by her niece Liz Bean (Jeff), Melody Dugan, and Fonda Woodman (Doug) all of Warren, and a nephew, David Patten (Tammy) of Appleton. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Mt. View Cemetery in Camden. 

Many special thanks to all the staff at Breakwater Commons for always giving her so much love and kindness. And a special thank you to Jaime for always looking out for her and all her needs. 

 Arrangements are under the care and direction of Burpee Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.