Marion L. Tucker Obituary (1929 - 2015)

South Portland-Marion L. Tucker, 86, of Broadway, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at her home. She was born in Bangor on February 27, 1929, a daughter of George W. and Violet S. (Degarstrom) Shaw. She attended Bangor schools and graduated from Bangor High School. Marion was a homemaker who devoted her life to raising her family. In later years she stayed in touch with family members by sending special handwritten letters. She was a gifted artist who painted beautiful flowers on glass. She also enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. She is predeceased by a brother, Gerald Shaw; and two sisters, Betty Todd and Dorothy Ritchie. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Shaw of Hampden, and Cheryl Mansu and husband John of Acampo, California; three sons, Thomas Tucker and wife Kathy of Saco, Terry Lee of Danforth, and Stephen Tucker and wife Terry of Arizona City, Arizona; two sisters, Barbara Brown of South Portland, and Margaret Hill of Bethany, Oklahoma; a brother, Edward Shaw and wife Violet of Apache Junction, Arizona; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial period will be held 1:00-4:00 pm, on Wednesday September 2, 2015, at 1700 Broadway, South Portland. A brief service will take place at 1:30 pm. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.