Marilyn J. Oberg
May 19, 1936 ~ December 28, 2017
Hiram - Marilyn J. Oberg, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Maine Medical Center.
Born in Portland, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Lawrence Tarr and Nellie Chick. She attained her bachelor's degree from the University of Maine where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Following college, Marilyn taught for a couple of years in Massachusetts before moving back to Portland to raise her family. Throughout her life, Marilyn's top priority was caring for her daughters.
She married Ronald Oberg in 1975 and moved to South Hiram. Ron and Marilyn were inseparable, sharing 40 years of marriage.
Marilyn enjoyed many things in life, especially Bruins Hockey, genealogy, and being with her grandchildren. However, she was best known for her love of handiwork. Marilyn enjoyed rug hooking, needle point and knitting. Her skills were passed on to countless customers who took lessons from her when she owned Needler's Delight Yarn Shop in South Hiram. In addition to her owning a business, she worked at the Yield House in North Conway for several years.
She was a strong willed person who always took care of others. She will be deeply missed.
Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald Oberg; daughters, Kimberly Oricchio and husband Thomas of Plattsburgh, NY, Karen Stripp and husband Mark of Glenwood Springs, CO, and Kellie Smith and her fiance Bryon Crowder of Falmouth, ME. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brianne, Tomas, Michelle, Erika, Steven, and Kristina; sister, Lucille Twaddel of Gorham.
Visiting Hours celebrating Marilyn's life will be held from 12-3 PM on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Burial will be held in the spring in Bridgton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131
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My fondest memories of Aunt Marilyn were from my childhood when Marilyn lived in Massachusetts. As a young child, I was comforted by Marilyn’s genuine kindness, warmth and smile. She truly was a devoted mother to Kim, Karen and Kellie as were they to their mother and she is greatly missed by her loved ones already.. I wanted to share my favorite picture of Marilyn.
– Cynthia Smith
I was so saddened to hear of Marilyn’s passing. We were friends since Junior high and had many fun times and laughs during our days at Deering High. I remember a lot of sleepovers at her house or mine and the many friends we did those fun things with. I would like to express my condolences to Ron, her daughters and grandchildren, and Lucille. I’m sure Marilyn will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Carol Lewis
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Kay Tibbetts
Please know that I share your loss and send heartfelt sympathy. Marilyn was a beautiful person inside and out, I treasured her friendship as well as my many memories of the time we spent together. I know that she will be sorely missed by all of you, hopefully comfort will come in time from the joy of your memories with her. My deepest condolences to all her family.
– Kathleen Tibbetts [Kay]
Deepest condolences to everyone from the Class of 1954. Marilyn was one of our hardest workers when planning our reunions. She will certainly be missed.
– Class of 1954 Deering High School
Ron, you and your family are in our thoughts. Marilyn was always such a sweet, kind, pleasant person who would always greet us with a smile. She loved the time we spent golfing & enjoying walking along the beach down at Biddeford Pool. We are so sorry that the last of her journey through this life was so very difficult for her and for her family to witness. Hope that you, Kimberly, Karen, Kelly and rest of the family will feel her love still with you all,, as her family was everything to her. She will be missed by many. Diane & Allan Wentworth
– Diane Wentworth
My condolences to the family, I loved (rug) hooking with Marilyn! I was part of the group when my kids were very young and she always asked about them, loved seeing them, offered a little advice about raising them, all while sharing stories of her own kids. She was always so worried about whether something in her rug looked right, should she take it out and do it differently–and of course it looked beautiful no matter what! I enjoyed how happy and satisfied she looked upon completion of any rug. Thanks for your influence on the lives of others! Rachel (Bucknell) Johns
– Rachel Johns