HANCOCK – Marvin Tarbox Jr. departed most unexpectedly on the afternoon of Oct. 8, 2011. He left while doing what he loved, with people he loved, and for a good cause – driving his go-kart with the Anah Shrine Temple Go-Kart Unit. That’s what Marv was all about – having fun and helping others, anytime and anywhere. Marv arrived on this earth Aug. 28, 1952, the son of Alice and Marvin Tarbox Sr.
He grew up in Perham and attended schools in Washburn, graduating from Washburn District High School in 1970. He worked as a mechanic and service manager at Presque Isle Volkswagon until 1982. He graduated from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in 1986. In 1987 he went to work for New England Telephone, later Fairpoint, where he was employed as a central office equipment installation technician at the time of his death. He was retired from Washburn Volunteer Fire Department after 20 years of service, and was a longtime foster parent for many children. In 2006 Marvin became a member of Anah Shrine Temple, Bangor, and enthusiastically joined the Go-Kart Unit.
He was predeceased by an aunt, Linda Sperrey; as well as a niece, Hillary Sperrey. Marvin is survived by his parents, Alice (Sperrey) and Marvin Tarbox Sr.; beloved daughter, Cassidy Ricker and her husband, David; his former wife, Susan Maynard; his sisters, Carol Mahoney and her husband, Chuck, and Mary Davis and her husband, Steve; aunts and uncles, Ruth McLaughlin and her husband, Gil, and Lyman Sperrey and his wife, Velma; nieces and nephews, Sara, Tory, Zachary, Mariah, Melissa, Michelle, Nick, Mikayla and Jayden; as well as many dear cousins. He also leaves behind his best friend and soul mate, Kristin Blaisdell; and their two canine mischief-makers, Abbie and Taylor; as well as many, many close friends; Shrine and telephone company brothers; and partners in the business of enjoying life. We remember Marv for his smile, his laughter, jokes and quick comebacks, his ease and enjoyment in helping others; the pleasure he took in fishing, boating, ATV-ing and working on go-karts; his joy in living life and having fun.
Marvin had said, “When I go, I don’t want a funeral, I want a party.” So a party it shall be – 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Anah Shrine Temple, 596 Main St., Bangor. Everyone is welcome! For more details, please contact Jim Stanley 207-266-4821. Donations in his memory may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, care of Anah Go-Karts, care of Anah Temple Shrine, P.O. Box 735, Bangor, ME 04402-0735. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Condolences and messages for the family may be expressed by visiting
www.StrongHancock.com.