Mary (Zelenkewich) Maroon

WATERVILLE – Mary (Zelenkewich) Maroon went to her heavenly home surrounded by loved ones on June 28, 2023. She was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and her family.

Mary was born 95 years ago to Victoria and Joseph Zelenkewich, Sr. She graduated from Winslow High School and attended the University of Maine at Orono to become a dedicated physical education instructor. She married her devoted husband, Charles Samuel Maroon and together they raised their four boys next to the “Zelenkewich Farm” where they enjoyed many family gatherings. Mary enjoyed dancing and going to plays with her husband, listening to her son, Brent sing, and watching her boys play sports and musical instruments. She loved taking time to be with her grandchildren, in her later years, she became especially fond of seeing her great-grandchildren known as her “littles”.

She is survived by her children, Kevin Charles Maroon and wife, Susan of China, Randall Charles Maroon and his wife, Ellen of Winslow, and Derek Charles Maroon and his wife, Gayle of Winslow, daughter-in-law, Gayle E. Maroon of Waterville; grandchildren Shane (Kelsey), Jared (Erin), Kyle, Sam, Kali, Cody (Arie), Jamie (Jesse); and Autumn (Dalton); “littles” Bode, Kasen, Jace, Parker, baby boy Maroon due in December, Jesse and Quinn; brother, Felix Zelenkewich and his wife Lucille, sisters Rose Hymers and Helen Poulliot, brother-in-law, Paul Maroon; many nieces, nephews; and extended family members.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie; son, Brent Charles Maroon; grandson, Jordan Derek Maroon; her parents; sister, Gunefa, brothers Major Joseph Zelenkewich, Jr., Ludwig, Lucien and Florian.

The family would like to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to Dr. David Preston and the wonderful skilled care hospice unit at Lakewood in Waterville.

A graveside service will be held at the St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville on Sunday, July 9 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Alumni Center at Colby College.

Donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.