Marlene Minta (Knowles) Dubay

NORRIDGEWOCK – Marlene Minta (Knowles) Dubay passed away in hospice care on Dec. 11, 2024, from dementia and complications from a stroke. She was born on Sept. 5, 1933, to Elbert and Bertie (Anderson) Knowles, the sixth of seven children.

She attended schools in Newport and Skowhegan until marrying Norris Dubay in 1951. They settled on Summer Street in Skowhegan where they raised five children. Marlene was a stay-at-home mom working tirelessly to raise not only her own children, but countless others whose families depended on her constant loving care. Many of them stayed in touch with her even after reaching adulthood.

After her husband’s passing, she relocated to Norridgewock where she was well known for her friendly personality during almost daily walks on Bigelow Hill Road.

She was predeceased by her parents, Elbert and Bertie; husband, Norris; siblings; and son, Daryl.

She is survived by her son, Michael of Newport, daughter, Rosanne of Madison, son, Glen of Norridgewock and son Karl (Mona) of Norridgewock; as well as countless grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She will be especially missed by granddaughters Amy and Ashley who visited often in Portland after her stroke and later in Farmington where she was in hospice.

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Marlene on Feb. 23, 2025, at the Skowhegan Recreation Center, 39 Poulin Drive, Skowhegan Maine from 1:30 – 5 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine, where photos, memories, and condolences may be shared at dsfuneral.com.