Since 1992
Print and digital marketing
Marjorie Ellen (Rivers) MacPherson
1941-2018
SKOWHEGAN — Marjorie Ellen (Rivers) MacPherson, 77, passed away April 20 at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Bridgeport, Conn., the daughter of Edwin J. and Ellen W. (Parsons) Rivers.
She was educated in the schools of Connecticut and graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, then attended various colleges in Canada, including Investment Funds Institute of Canada, receiving first insurance, then mutual funds, certifications. She was employed for many years as a financial marketing assistant agent in Canada and property manager and office manager in the Skowhegan area. Marjorie was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Moncton, N.B., Canada, and the Church of Faith in Skowhegan. She enjoyed crafts of all sorts and loved to paint and write novels.
Marjorie is survived by her son, Scott K. MacPherson and wife Stephanie of Kings Mt., N.C.; daughter, Anne L. Ayotte and husband Michael of Warner, N.H; grandson, Connor G. MacPherson of Kings Mt., N.C.; three granddaughters, Selah MacPherson of Kings Mt., N.C., Rachel and Rebecca Ayotte of Warner, New Hampshire; two sisters, Vivian Lawson and husband Gregory of Palmyra, Bernice Corliss and husband Clarence “Sonny” of Lexington, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Ann Robertson; numerous nieces, nephews and grand nephews; dearest cousins, Joe, Betsy, Isobell and husbands and wives; step-sister, Adele Geisil of Milford, Conn; step-brother, Richard Strong of Bethany, Conn.; numerous friends in Canada and the United States.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Church of Faith, Canaan Road, Skowhegan.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in her memory to the Church of Faith, 789 Canaan Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976 or MaineGeneral Community Care and Hospice, 10 Waterville St #308, Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements under the direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
