Marilyn Anne Lane

On February 26, 2019, Marilyn Anne Lane, 83, passed peacefully into the arms of God, with her loving family and friends by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Edward G. Lane, of Scarborough. Marilyn was born August 27, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Cornelius J. Regan, and Helen E. (Lawson) Regan. The eldest of ten children, Marilyn always placed a high priority on family and the importance of service to others. Growing up she shared a special bond with her grandparents and her cousins were among her best friends. Marilyn cherished her siblings always, especially her "favorite". Marilyn was a 1954 graduate of Norwood Senior High School and a Lane Medal Award recipient. Although she and Ed attended the same school they did not begin their courtship until after graduation while working together at Sears & Roebuck. In July of 1956, Marilyn and Ed were married at Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish in Norwood. Early in their marriage they moved from Massachusetts to Vermont, Pennsylvania, and New York, before settling their family in Chicopee, MA; where they were very involved in their community. Marilyn and Ed lived between MA and Maine, from 1978 to 1997, when the coast called them to retire in Scarborough, ME. For 62 years, wherever they made their home, their marriage was filled with mutual respect, adoration, devotion, and friendship, which equaled the truest kind of love. As mother to three sons and a daughter, Marilyn found great joy in caring for her family. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, and coached many youth athletic teams including basketball, softball, and cheering. She gave her affections freely and fiercely supported her children, often making sacrifices with others at heart. Her love for family only continued to grow with the marriages of her 4 children, births of 9 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Marilyn never needed a reason to gather her family together and her home was often the center of neighborhood gatherings. She considered her neighbors to be extensions of her family and the special kinships they shared enriched her life. Marilyn was an avid Boston Sports fan and loved to talk about the Red Sox and the Celtics. She was energetic with a competitive spirit that she came by naturally. She had a passion for playing tennis & bridge and among the most valued of her prizes are the many friends she made. Marilyn shared her deep faith with her family & others through service. For many years she attended Daily Mass and became a Eucharistic Minister at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church in Scarborough. During this time she also put her organizational and hosting skills to use as Chair of the Bereavement Committee. Marilyn volunteered at local soup kitchens and as a Eucharistic Minister to area nursing homes and hospitals, where she touched many lives. Marilyn was able to find blessings even in life's challenges. She relied on her family and faith to guide her on many endeavors. She was always at the ready to lift someone up with a kind word, gentle smile, corny joke, or patient ear. Her mission to spread love was one that brought her to a place of comfort and peace, and will be carried on by all who knew and loved her. Marilyn is survived by her Husband, Edward Lane of Scarborough; Son Edward Lane Jr. and wife Amy of Standish; Daughter Donna Hebert and husband Michael of Chicopee, MA; Son David Lane of Auburn; Son Jeffrey T. Lane and wife Natalie of Scarborough; Grand Children, Jessica Lane Cunningham and husband James of Scarborough; Donovan, Levi, Isaac, & Annabelle Lane of Auburn; Daniel, Nicholas, Brittany & Jonathan Hebert of Chicopee, MA; Great Grandchildren, Lucas & Liam Cunningham; Katalenah Lane; Carly-May Hebert & Michael Keefe; Her siblings and their families: Helen(Elaine)Flanagan, MA; Edith Cashel, MA; Robert(Bobby) Regan, NH; Carolyn Cormier, MA; Patricia Dundulis, MA. She is also survived by dear friends and their supportive families, Priscilla & Don, Nancy, Tom & Kristin, Charlene, among others. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents; two brothers: Cornelius (Buddy) Regan Jr, Philip Regan, and two sisters: Barbara Jean Regan and Mary Dixon; and many beloved friends. Visiting Hours celebrating Marilyn's life will be held Monday March 4, 2019 from 4-7pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 10:15AM followed by an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. A Reception to follow. A private burial will take place in the spring. To view Marilyn's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn's name to: Project GRACE: P.O. box 6846 Scarborough, ME 04070-6846 or Friends of Scarborough Library 48 Gorham Rd Scarborough, ME 04074