Obituary for Millicent Marble
Wilton - Millicent B. Marble, “Millie”, 96, of Wilton, died Thursday June 2, 2022 in the
comfort of her home. She was born July 7, 1925 in Jay, the daughter of Lloyd E. and Bertha L. (Bean) Richards. She was a graduate of Wilton Academy.
She was predeceased by her two brothers Lauriston Richards of Jay, ME and
Gene Judkins of Farmington, ME and her sister Geraldine Durrell of S. China, ME
She married Kenneth J. “Popeye” Burrill in 1944. He passed in 1984
She later married Harlan Marble. He predeceased her in 2011.
For many years, she was employed at G. H. Bass Shoe in the Purchasing Dept.
Millie might be considered “old School” by today’s standards; and, as such those
privileged to know and love her, consider that a blessing. She adhered to the
standards of the Golden Rule. She had a unique and rare gift of meeting people,
heart to heart, where they were and always offered a sincere, genuine calming
presence to everyone.
Her favorite times were spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed
gardening, travel, music and dancing. She is loved by her son, Michael “Mick” Burrill and his life companion, Susan Twitchell of Farmington, ME. In addition to both of her husbands, she was predecease by her daughter Diana Ryder, earlier this year. Millie is survived by her grandchildren; Lisa Timberlake of ME, Angela Burrill of VA, Randal Ryder of MA, and Candice Wilson of MA; great-grandchildren Amanda Ryder of CT, Stephanie Ryder of MA, Tyler Wilson of MA, Colin Wilson of MA, and Kayla Bard of ME, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Public memorial graveside services will be held and Friday June 10, at 11 AM at
Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton. Following services, her family will be hosting a
comfort reception at Millie’s home. All are welcome. Tributes and condolences
may be shared in her Book of Memories where you will also be able to view a
video tribute at www.wilesrc.com. Cremation services are in the complete care of
the Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington.
comfort of her home. She was born July 7, 1925 in Jay, the daughter of Lloyd E. and Bertha L. (Bean) Richards. She was a graduate of Wilton Academy.
She was predeceased by her two brothers Lauriston Richards of Jay, ME and
Gene Judkins of Farmington, ME and her sister Geraldine Durrell of S. China, ME
She married Kenneth J. “Popeye” Burrill in 1944. He passed in 1984
She later married Harlan Marble. He predeceased her in 2011.
For many years, she was employed at G. H. Bass Shoe in the Purchasing Dept.
Millie might be considered “old School” by today’s standards; and, as such those
privileged to know and love her, consider that a blessing. She adhered to the
standards of the Golden Rule. She had a unique and rare gift of meeting people,
heart to heart, where they were and always offered a sincere, genuine calming
presence to everyone.
Her favorite times were spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed
gardening, travel, music and dancing. She is loved by her son, Michael “Mick” Burrill and his life companion, Susan Twitchell of Farmington, ME. In addition to both of her husbands, she was predecease by her daughter Diana Ryder, earlier this year. Millie is survived by her grandchildren; Lisa Timberlake of ME, Angela Burrill of VA, Randal Ryder of MA, and Candice Wilson of MA; great-grandchildren Amanda Ryder of CT, Stephanie Ryder of MA, Tyler Wilson of MA, Colin Wilson of MA, and Kayla Bard of ME, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Public memorial graveside services will be held and Friday June 10, at 11 AM at
Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton. Following services, her family will be hosting a
comfort reception at Millie’s home. All are welcome. Tributes and condolences
may be shared in her Book of Memories where you will also be able to view a
video tribute at www.wilesrc.com. Cremation services are in the complete care of
the Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington.