- Date Of Birth: March 2, 1928
- Date Of Death: March 25, 2023
- State: Maine
It’s with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Marilyn Lois DiBiase. The Lord took her to be with her husband John on March 25, 2023. Marilyn was born on March 2, 1928 in Freeport and was the daughter of Clara & Merrill Fogg. She was one of eight children and 4th in line. Marilyn grew up in Freeport working at various little jobs. In her late teens she worked for Woolworth’s on Congress Street and it was there she learned to fold clothes to a tee! Marilyn met her forever love John in Yarmouth and she & John married October 25, 1947.
Marilyn & John lived above the store with their 4 children and Marilyn learned how to multi- task very fast.
Marilyn and John worked as a team their entire life. After running their 2nd store for nearly 20 years they moved to Carlyle Rd in their early 50’s and began a home daycare together. They worked very hard at that for 12 years but were SO VERY happy to have their evenings free. They were ready to socialize and meet a lot of new friends. Marilyn joined a bowling team and in 1977 she & John joined the Italian Heritage Center, (“The Club”), and their social life began BIG TIME! You would hardly ever find them home after 6 PM until it was time to go home and go to bed. They played cards, Bocci, danced up a storm, and gave many hours of volunteer work. Marilyn also worked as a waitress for many years. This was their life and didn’t miss a beat. Marilyn & John also began to do a little travel with their best friends. They took many fun bus trips as a group. This social life of Marilyn’s lasted until she was 86, at which time she lost her husband John.
Marilyn was 86 and tried hard to continue to go to the club but she felt lonely and decided to sell her home and move to Assisted Living at Woods at Canco for 5 years. Even there she continued to be social and it was very hard to catch her in her room once she got ready for the day. She played bingo, and joined in as many activities as possible and was able to eat all 3 meals with company. That made Marilyn happy. At the age of 92, Marilyn’s health declined in a way where assisted living was no longer possible. She resided at Springbrook, Long Term Care Facility, for nearly 3 years. AGAIN, it was rare to find Marilyn in her room. Once she was ready for the day, she placed herself in the common area where she could see people, eat, play bingo and other activities. Marilyn didn’t go back to her room until 7:00 PM. She watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy each evening. Even on her last day of life she was feeling ill, but woke for a bit and suddenly said “HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO STAY IN THIS ROOM”. She wanted to go out in the common area to be with people. God Love Her!
Marilyn was predeceased by her Mother Clara Fogg, Father Merrill Fogg, her forever husband John, brothers Edwin, Donald, Merrill Jr, Joseph & Ernest and sister Emily and step sister Charlotte and son-in-law Scott Decker. Surviving are her 4 Children Cynthia Decker, Camillo DiBiase (Linda), John DiBiase (Lynne) Maria Doyle (Edward), her 8 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren and one more on the way due in May. We will remember her as kind, fun, selfless, our mother, friend, and mentor.
Dear Lord, keep her safe. She has now joined her husband John and they will once again be dancing the night away.
