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Marlene F. Austin
1953-2017
SKOWHEGAN — Marlene F. Austin, 63, passed away unexpectedly at her home at 26 Beauford St., Saturday Aug. 12. She was born Nov. 21, 1953, in Skowhegan, the daughter of Wallace and Barbara (Collins) Dewitt. Her childhood life was spent in Mercer, where she lived with her mom and treasured stepdad, Harris Farrand, on the Farrand Farm.
She attended area schools and graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1973, and from Portland Community College Culinary Arts Program in 1975.
In early years she worked at various businesses in Skowhegan and did home cleaning. In December 2004, she married Jere P. Austin of Skowhegan. He predeceased her on April 9, 2009. She was also predeceased by her parents and brother Billy.
Marlene was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hiking, camping and fishing. She enjoyed country music, country fairs, and movies and concerts. She took special pleasure in the time she spent with her friend Dot Cleaver and also in the many shopping trips to L.L. Bean she went on with her friend Amy Rouse, as well as summer trips to New Hampshire, where she enjoyed time with her first cousin, Marion Rexford.
She attended Centenary United Methodist Church, where she volunteered with the Clothes Closet. She was a proud member of the Rebekahs and was chief matriarch in 2004 and 2005.
She had an avid interest in Maine history and politics and enjoyed reading, especially biographies.
She is survived by first cousin Marion A. Rexford, of Whitefield, N.H.; and longtime friends, Charlie Potratz of Madison, and Gene and Amy Rouse of Skowhegan.
A memorial service was held at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 113 Dr. Mann Road. Burial will be at a later date.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road.
