Marrena A. Bustard
September 13, 1936 ~ March 27, 2016
Scarborough - Marrena Tena Carlson Bustard, 79, of Coralburst Lane, died, Sunday, March 27, 2016, at her home. She was born in Fort Kent on September 13, 1936, a daughter of Ernest C and Jeannette B (Nolan) Carlson. She attended Presque Isle schools and graduated from St. Marys School of Nursing in Lewiston. She married Frederick C. Bustard in Presque Isle on August 4, 1962. She was a nurse at The Aroostook Medical Center from 1958 till her retirement in 1980. She enjoyed the neighborhood and watching her kids grow up on Pine St in Presque Isle. She was a volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul soup kitchen in Portland for several years. She is predeceased by two brothers, Ernest C. Carlson Jr and Warren Carlson; and two sisters, Joyce Carlson and Shirley Carlson. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; daughter, Karen Crandall and husband Clair of Grey; two sons, Daniel Bustard of Scarborough, and Joseph Bustard and wife Lynda of Simpsonville, South Carolina; two sisters, Sheila Carlson of Portland, and Sandra Muggler and husband Michael of Yorktown, Virginia; brother, Keith Carlson and wife Yvonne of Presque Isle; three grandchildren, Matthew Crandall and wife Nichole of Falmouth, Drew Crandall and wife Maia of Cumberland, and Rachel Bustard of Simpsonville, South Carolina; two step grandchildren, Thomas Graham and Rebecca Gossett; and great granddaughter, Norah Crandall. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 am, Friday, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial will follow at Black Point Cemetery, Scarborough. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marrenas name to the Northern Maine Community College Foundation, 33 Edgemont Dr., Presque isle, ME 04769. To visit Marrenas memorial page or share online condolences, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.
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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marrena was a very special person and God now has an angel to watch over you as you go through the grieving process and for the rest of your lives. She will live on in your heart forever.
– William & Patricia Foley
Dear Fred and family,May your days ahead be filled with family and friends, as you grieve the death of your wife, the mother of your children and grandmother to theirs. She was a lovely woman, whom I met through Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Presque Isle. She smiled often and was a great nurse. Blessings to all of you, as you retrieve your wonderful memories from your treasure trove.
– Sharon and Harry Rideout
Fred & family, so very sorry for your loss. Tena was a great lady. Enjoyed working with her at the soup kitchen each Monday. Leo Lambert
– Leo Lambert
To the Bustard and Carlson families – Cindy and I were deeply saddened to learn of Tena’s passing. She was an outstanding wife, mother and friend. We cherish many fond memories of Fred and Tena stories and company from our old MPS days. Many good times were had. Cherish her memories and have faith in knowing that she is at peace. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
– Mike & Cindy Thibodeau
I was so sorry to hear of Tena’s passing. She and Fred have been friends most of our adult lives. She and my first wife Germaine were sorority sisters and became close friends, along with Germaine’s sister Flo, a fellow nurse. Deepest condolences for all of us in the Ladner Family.
– Dan Ladner
Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Fred and family. We had a great lunch and visit with Tena, Fred, and others five years ago, when we were in Maine, from California.
– Phil & Gayle McCrea in California
Fred,I am so sorry for your loss..I always enjoyed time spent with Tena at our Kiwanis functions..Heaven has gained an Angel..Know we are all here for youSherry
– Sherry Forest
Fred, I was saddened to hear of Tena’s passing. My thoughts, prayers & condolences are with you & your family. RIP Tena
– Elaine Landry
Fred,We (Jo and I} are in Salt Lake City.Ut visiting our son’s family and you can imagine my surprise when I was reading the BDN’s OBIT page online about Tina. I recall with fond memories when made a blind date with Tina and you,,,how time flys.Please accept our most sincere condolences to you and your entire family.Don and Jo Silver
– Don Silver
Uncle Fred, Karen, Dan, Joe and families,Theresa and I are so saddened by Aunt Tena’s passing. She did so much for so many and will be greatly missed.With our deepest condolences,Dale and Theresa
– Dale and Theresa Orren
Fred and family,Our sincere condolences!We will miss Tena at our coffee meetings Wednesday mornings.We have known Tena for ten years, it won’t be the same without her….
– Patsy and Lou Morneault
Dear Fred and Family,Burtt and I were surprised and saddened by the passing of Tina.We were glad to have renewed our friendship while attending a few coffee meetings.Burtt was pleased to talk to Tina about her family,as he went to school with some of her brothers,and ,you and I could bring back memories of our days at Fort Fairfield High. Tina was a lovely woman and a very good nurse and ,I’m sure,a treasured mother and wife. With our deepest sympathy -Burtt and Brenda
– Burtt and Brenda Brown
Our sincere condolences to the Bustard and Carlson families.
– Bill & Helena Dunlavey
Fred ,Very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife.
– Skip Dumais
Dear Fred, I am so sorry for Tena’s passing. I am her first cousin. My father, her Uncle Bill, and her mother, Aunt Jenny, were brother and sister. I wish I had known that she lived in Scarborough because I would have tried to visit when I went home to Auburn. I live in Dyer Brook now. I wish I had known about her funeral sooner because I would have tried to attend her funeral. It has been a long time since I have seen Tena, but I remember how sweet she was when I last saw her in Presque Isle for Shirley’s funeral. I do remember when we were kids, and we would visit at Aunt Jenny’s home. Blessings to you, Karen, Daniel and Joseph. Love, Barbara Nolan Burton
– Barbara Nolan Burton