SHERMAN – Marguerite E. Yates, 63, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 14, 2011, at her home after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born Oct. 29, 1947, in Millinocket, daughter of the late Maurice and Merdith (Perry) Rouse.
She graduated from Sherman High School in 1966. She was a dedicated, hard worker, often holding three jobs simultaneously to make ends meet in a failing economy. Her strong sense of morality, independence and intelligence instantly earned the respect of everyone she would meet. She was a faithful friend, an avid animal lover and a fantastic cook.
She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Palmer and Sheila Yates of Sherman; one very special granddaughter, Kimberly Botting of Sherman; several “adopted” kids, Yvette MacArthur of Caribou, Guy and Beth Rogan, and Dennis Quirion of Sherman; several “adopted” grandchildren, Andrea Botting and Aislynn Gladu of Orrington, Robert “Bud” Noyes of Oakfield, Rakayla Rogan and Ben Rogan of Sherman; her brother-in-law, Freemont Carver Jr.; two nieces, Becky and Lorey Keene; a nephew, Freemont “Chum” Carver III, all of Sherman; several close friends, Judy Parker of East Millinocket, Roanne Morgan, Becky Guiggey, Lynn Merry, all of Sherman, Mellony Morgan of Island Falls, the Rev. Thomas and Ramona Smith of Talmadge, and too many more to mention. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Meryl Deanne Carver of Sherman; and her half brother, Delano Rouse of Florida. The family thanks Dianne Lane and Terri Lyons, and the Visiting Nurses of Aroostook for their care and support.
No services will be held.