Josephine Patricia Marr
March 12, 1934 ~ May 20, 2018
Resided in:
Falmouth, ME
Falmouth Foreside - Josephine Patricia Marr (Morris) died peacefully at home Sunday, May 20th, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was 84.
She leaves her beloved husband John; daughter, Elizabeth and husband Michael of Cumberland; son, John Jr. and wife Rebecca of Falmouth; son, Timothy and wife Jamie of Portland; son, William and wife Lisa of Larchmont, New York; and daughter, Abigail and husband George of Yarmouth. She also leaves 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Born March 12, 1934, to John and Mary (McDermott) Morris who had moved to Maine from Ireland, Josephine graduated Cathedral High School in 1951, was a devoted Catholic and lifelong communicant of Holy Martyrs where she was baptized, married, and where her funeral Mass will be celebrated. One of 7 children and a proud twin, she leaves her sister Mary T. Honan of Falmouth, and was predeceased by brothers John ("Brother"), Edward, twin Joseph, and sisters Ann and Barbara. She will be missed by dozens of nieces and nephews who cherished their Aunt "Pretty Penie."
Married since 1956, Josephine was a devoted wife and mother. She and John enjoyed many years with family and friends on Falmouth Foreside, in Naples, Florida, traveling, and playing golf. Jo was known to many for her vibrant personality and competitive nature. She was always up for rummy, backgammon, bowling, golf, or any other game as long as it was played for money. No moment was too big for Jo and she thrived under pressure as evidenced by her multiple women's golf championships and 3 hole in ones.
The Marr family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who took such incredible care of Josephine over the past several years; Patti Bruce, Kim Hobbs, April Ballard, Megan Cressler, Emily Brown, and Martha Martin.
Visiting Hours celebrating Jo's life will be held on Thursday, May 24 from 4-7PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Friday, May 25 at 12PM followed by a 1PM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth. To view Jo's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to support the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer's Research Fund at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Memorial gifts can be made online at www.bwhgiving.org/marrfund
Or checks can be made payable to:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
("in memory of Josephine Marr" in memo line)
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I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely lady at my dear friends home. It was Lisa and Billy Marr’s annual Christmas party and there was lots of laughter and hugs coming from Josephine’s direction. I wandered over and introduced myself and made small talk. It was obvious her spirit was filled with love for her family, and felt so happy to finally meet her. I also was fortunate enough to see all of the love from her family shown for her at the marathons as well. My heart knows she was very loved as it was evident by all of the honor shown by the runners in this event. It was a long journey to this day, but I hope she rests in the comfort of knowing she mattered so much to so many. Blessings to all of the family missing her today…Sincerely, Tami Wentworth
– tamara wentworth
Jo was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. She and John were neighbors for over 50 years and always made me welcome, whether by inviting me to their home as a part of a Catholic youth group when I was in high school or by taking me out to breakfast when my mother was in the hospital forty years later. She really was an inspiration. Our deepest sympathies go out to John and the entire Marr family and to her sister Mary.
– John and Jessica Flaherty
Sheba, John, Tim, Billy and Abby:
It’s so sad what you’re going through, what all of us who knew your mother are going through. But it really doesn’t take much effort to smile when thinking about her. Look around you–your father, siblings, spouses, children, grandchildren and countless others related by blood and/or in spirit. What a tremendous legacy. Good people. Caring people. Loving people. Fun people. Just the way your mom would have it. She was so full of it, in all the right ways. It was always a thrill to spend time with Aunt Penie. She was always so interested in what everyone was up to and how they were doing. I’ve long missed visits to 285 when she’d greet you with a kiss on the cheek and that heartwarming smile, love and mischief in her eyes, and would always offer you something to eat. Most of all, I miss those conversations–the wit, the humor, the insights, the sincerity, the connection. She profoundly touched a lot of people while walking this earth. I love her and miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cousin/Nephew Jim
– Jim Morris
To the Marr family – So very sorry to hear of Josephine’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Valente DuEst
– Carolyn DuEst
To the Marr Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember her as a kind, caring, charismatic and selfless individual that always had a kind word for everyone. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Marr Family during this difficult time. Lee Crocker
– Lee Crocker