Bangor - Marilyn MacLeod was born on November 23, 1927, to Ruth Mower and Thomas Mills in St. Albans, Maine. She left us on a beautiful starlit evening, September 30, 2024. Marilyn grew up in St. Albans, and along with her brother James, was raised by her mom and her extended family. She especially loved her Aunt Meridith and Nana Ada.
She entered the University of Maine during the glory days following World War II, where she met handsome Roland MacLeod. They married at the beginning of their senior year, graduating in 1950. They moved to Bangor, where they happily made their home for the rest of their lives.
Marilyn worked as a dietitian at Eastern Maine General Hospital, later EMMC. She was the first one out of the house every morning and was committed to the highest standards of her profession. She valued all her co-workers, and developed lasting friendships with Florence, Wanda, and Doris. In her retirement, Marilyn loved the simple pleasure of sleeping late.
Marilyn and Mac loved to socialize with their many friends, and often got together for dinner and drinks. They took a memorable trip to Europe, and after losing Mac, Marilyn and her dear friend, Arline traveled together near and far.
Marilyn was an accomplished homemaker, a wonderful baker of cookies and desserts, and a gracious hostess. She loved to have people stop by, and enjoyed coffee and muffins with Pat, or a gin and tonic with Barbara and Patty and Dave. Marilyn was a long-time member of All Souls Church, where her favorite contribution was making fudge for the Church Fair with Linda and Karen.
In the 1970’s, the MacLeods joined a group of Bangor families renting seasonal camps near Greenville. We all shared the happiest memories of skiing together every weekend and vacation of the long snowy winters. She was determined to stay fit and active in her later years, and enjoyed her walks around the neighborhood and swimming with her friends at the Hampden pool.
Marilyn loved her family: Julie Hayes and her husband, Jim; Jim MacLeod and his wife, Rebecca; grandson, Iain Becker, his wife, Emily and their children, Lydia and August; and granddaughters, Ally MacLeod and Caroline MacLeod. She loved her many friends, most of whom have gone before her. She still has her dear, steadfast friend, Barbara, a treasured companion for over 70 years. Our family would like to acknowledge BaySquare in Yarmouth for 5 years of wonderful care and friends, especially Tamara, Louise, Chantal and Chantalle. The past 2 years brought a return to Ross Manor in Bangor, where Marilyn found a new community of caring and friends, including Irma, Bonnie, Jane, Betty, Ginny, Rosalie, Brian, Casey, Lacey, and Hayley.
There will be no service at this time. Gifts in memory of Marilyn may be made payable to The University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792, or online at umainefoundation.org/memorial for the Roland and Marilyn MacLeod Hockey Scholarship.
Condolences may be offered online at BrookingsSmith.com or cards sent to the family at Julie’s address: PO Box 312, Holden, ME 04429.
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She entered the University of Maine during the glory days following World War II, where she met handsome Roland MacLeod. They married at the beginning of their senior year, graduating in 1950. They moved to Bangor, where they happily made their home for the rest of their lives.
Marilyn worked as a dietitian at Eastern Maine General Hospital, later EMMC. She was the first one out of the house every morning and was committed to the highest standards of her profession. She valued all her co-workers, and developed lasting friendships with Florence, Wanda, and Doris. In her retirement, Marilyn loved the simple pleasure of sleeping late.
Marilyn and Mac loved to socialize with their many friends, and often got together for dinner and drinks. They took a memorable trip to Europe, and after losing Mac, Marilyn and her dear friend, Arline traveled together near and far.
Marilyn was an accomplished homemaker, a wonderful baker of cookies and desserts, and a gracious hostess. She loved to have people stop by, and enjoyed coffee and muffins with Pat, or a gin and tonic with Barbara and Patty and Dave. Marilyn was a long-time member of All Souls Church, where her favorite contribution was making fudge for the Church Fair with Linda and Karen.
In the 1970’s, the MacLeods joined a group of Bangor families renting seasonal camps near Greenville. We all shared the happiest memories of skiing together every weekend and vacation of the long snowy winters. She was determined to stay fit and active in her later years, and enjoyed her walks around the neighborhood and swimming with her friends at the Hampden pool.
Marilyn loved her family: Julie Hayes and her husband, Jim; Jim MacLeod and his wife, Rebecca; grandson, Iain Becker, his wife, Emily and their children, Lydia and August; and granddaughters, Ally MacLeod and Caroline MacLeod. She loved her many friends, most of whom have gone before her. She still has her dear, steadfast friend, Barbara, a treasured companion for over 70 years. Our family would like to acknowledge BaySquare in Yarmouth for 5 years of wonderful care and friends, especially Tamara, Louise, Chantal and Chantalle. The past 2 years brought a return to Ross Manor in Bangor, where Marilyn found a new community of caring and friends, including Irma, Bonnie, Jane, Betty, Ginny, Rosalie, Brian, Casey, Lacey, and Hayley.
There will be no service at this time. Gifts in memory of Marilyn may be made payable to The University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792, or online at umainefoundation.org/memorial for the Roland and Marilyn MacLeod Hockey Scholarship.
Condolences may be offered online at BrookingsSmith.com or cards sent to the family at Julie’s address: PO Box 312, Holden, ME 04429.
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