FREEMAN TOWNSHIP — Marilyn L. Reed, age 79, died Aug. 27, 2010 at the Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington where she had been a patient for the past several days.

She was born June 26, 1931 in New Portland, the daughter of Willard and Vivian McKenney Luce. She was educated in the schools of New Portland and Madison. She married Philip Reed Sr. in Kingfield on March 31, 1947. In her younger years she was employed at the Diamond Match, Wood Heel, BFD and Brackley mills. Later on she worked at Forster Mfg. Co in Strong, retiring in 1993. She enjoyed camping, gardening, reading, cooking, taking care of her family and traveling with her husband. At family gatherings Marilyn loved to play the piano and sing.

She is survived by her husband, Philip Reed Sr. of Freeman Township; four sons, Philip Reed Jr. and wife, Lyn, of Phillips, Kerry Reed and wife, Dori, of Freeman, Bruce Reed and wife, Wendy, of Alachua, Fla., Bryce Reed and wife, Vicky, of Jay; three daughters, Carole Kelley and

husband, Jerry, of Winslow, Patsy Ellis and husband, Michael, of Phillips, Carla Roy of Strong. Marilyn and Philip also raised three nieces, Sandra Noyes of Sabattus, Jewel Pinkham of Phillips and Theresa Rossa of Fayetteville, N.C.; and a nephew, Edward Eubanks who is deceased.

Graveside funeral services were held Friday, Sept 3, 2010 at the East New Portland Cemetery in New Portland with Michael Ellis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086-1240.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan and Scott Adams Cremation and Funeral Services in Skowhegan.