STRONG – Marilyn J. Howard, 87, passed away on January 22, 2022, at her home on the Pillsbury Road in Strong. She was born on May 13, 1934 in Dallas Plantation, daughter of Paul and Charlotte (Lamb) Pillsbury. On January 21, 1951, Marilyn married “Pete” Howard in Strong. She worked at Forster’s and the Strong Nursing Home. Also, she worked for others doing babysitting, house cleaning, and mending, but primarily she was a mother and homemaker. Marilyn was a Charter Member of the Strong Church of the Nazarene.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Sandra and Paul of Strong, Charlotte of Waterville, Wanda of Chesterville, Carlotta of Fayette, and Albert of Avon; eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; and her sister Lucretia Dudley of Farmington.
There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11 am, at the Nazarene Church, 78 North Main St., in Strong. Burial will be on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 1 pm, at 121 Pillsbury Road in Strong. Rain date will be May 15, 2022.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Dear Marilyn’s family, Thank you for taking such loving and wonderful care of both of your folks. It was my privilege to call them friends. She took great care with my kids when I had to work. They have fond memories of Marilyn to this day. I was so blessed to get to have a visit with her this past summer. It was so much fun to laugh and sing with her again. My prayers are with you all as you learn to walk this earth without her yet knowing at the same time she is walking golden streets with Pete at her side. Much love, Marnie
My condolences to the whole family. Rejoice in knowing she in her Heavenly home.
My deepest condolences to the Howard family. RIP
Our condolences to Marilyn’s family. She was a kind and gentle lady.
To Marilyn’s Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days, knowing that she has gone home to be with the Lord.
My condolences to you all.
God bless your family as you heal from your loss.
Many good memories I have of times that I spent with the family growing up and getting to see all of you last summer. My deepest of condolences for your families loss. May your faith and love of our lord comfort you knowing she has gone home and is with Pete.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.