Marilyn Ann (Cummings) McEntee

The family of Marilyn A. McEntee of Topsham, cherished mother, educator and member of the Topsham community, is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday December 24th at age 83.   Born on August 10, 1942, in Bar Harbor to Harold and Leta Cummings, Marilyn’s life was marked by a deep commitment to family, close friends, education, and adventure. She was a 
proud graduate of Washington State Teachers College, now University of Maine Machias, where she met Arthur McEntee of Lisbon Falls. The two married in 1964 and settled in Topsham to raise their daughters. Marilyn was a third-grade teacher at the Lisbon Community School and was dedicated to shaping young minds. She loved her students and work colleagues as well, working closely with them for many years and leaving a lasting impression on many students.
Her passion for learning extended beyond the classroom as she delighted in exploring the world. She enjoyed travel and cherished her adventures throughout Europe, Central America, Hawaii and Alaska with her family and friends. She often reminisced about her travels and was especially proud of taking a helicopter ride to the top of a glacier. She was an avid reader and er home was filled with books that she shared with friends. She loved to knit and enjoyed making items for her family. She made time every year to go to her favorite place, Salisbury Cove on Mount Desert Island with her family.
She was known for her sharp wit and endearing sense of humor. She was proud of her Maine heritage and shared it generously with those around her. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband Arthur McEntee, her sister Cynthia Kimball, and her favorite aunt, Georgia Candage. 
She will be fondly remembered by her daughters Melissa McEntee of Wilton, Jennifer McEntee of Wilmington, Delaware, her sister-in-law Faye McEntee of Topsham, and her niece Katrina Kimball of Trenton. 
A gathering for friends and family will be held at the Harraseeket Inn, Freeport on Saturday February 21, 2026 from 1pm-3pm.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to People Plus in Brunswick, an organization that Marilyn held dear to her heart.

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