Lebanon, ME

Marilyn Elizabeth (Colby) Emmons, age 79, of Jim Grant Road in Lebanon, died March 16, 2019 at her home.

Born in South Berwick on May 6, 1939, daughter of the late Louis Colby and Olive E. (Grant) Colby. A lifelong resident of Lebanon, she was a graduate from Noble High School.

Marilyn was a retired custodian for the Lebanon School system SAD#60.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crafting, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends, moose hunting, going for rides on the horse and buggy, and traveling.

Survived by her 4 sons Dean P. Emmons of Shirley, ME, Basil T. Emmons of Lebanon, ME, Edwin R. Emmons of Parsonfield, ME, Claude E. Emmons of Dexter, ME, 3 brother, Edward Colby of Lebanon, ME, Roger Colby of Lebanon, ME, Charles Colby of Sanford, ME, 2 sisters, Kathy Ruel of N. Berwick, ME, April Hilton of Lebanon, ME, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years James C. Emmons, and 6 brothers, Parker Colby, Bernard, Robert, Ronald, William and Richard.

Calling Hours will be held on Saturday March 23, 2019 from 12noon to 2pm with a service to follow at 2pm at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street Farmington, NH 03835. A Burial will be held in the spring a Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon, ME.