ALTON – Marion C. Miller, 90, passed away April 21, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility. Marion was born July 22, 1920, daughter of Lester P. and Eva M. (Batchelder) Cole.
Marion was active in Alton Methodist Church, and helped cook and prepare their public suppers for many years. Family was always her first priority and very important to her. Marion especially enjoyed gardening and her plants.
Marion is survived by her daughter, Mabel Foster and her husband, Glenn; her son, Lester “Mickey” Goodwin and his significant other, Sherril Burdin; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her longtime friend and card partner, Joyce Ellis. In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband, Cecil; daughter, Sherry Harriman; and sisters, Arlene Collins and Doris White.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, at Alton Cemetery, Route 16, Alton, with the Rev. Joyce Lovely officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marion’s honor may be made to Alton United Methodist Church, care of Paulette Borja, 3945 Bennoch Road, Alton, ME 04468. Notes of condolences may be left at
www.birminghamfuneralhome.com.