Marilyn Clark Douglass Colson, 66, of Augusta, died on Sept. 5 at Augusta Rehabilitation.
She was born on Jan. 12, 1949 in Gardiner, the daughter of Daniel and Marjorie (Church) Clark.
Marilyn was educated in Whitefield schools. She attended Erskine Academy in S. China and received her G.E.D. in Ocala, Fla. She graduated from beautician school in 1980 and worked for a number of salons in Augusta area before going out on her own.
In 2000 she graduated from C.N.A. school and worked for Glenridge nursing home in Augusta before retiring in 2003 because of health reasons.
She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She liked to garden and at one time enjoyed a great bingo game. Marilyn really enjoyed her computer. Ordering items on-line was her favorite but not for hubby.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club and also Elks Club.
She was predeceased by her parents; and father of her children, William E. Douglass.
Marilyn is survived by her beloved husband, Carleton ‘Spike’ Colson; children, Diane Douglass Tjelmeland and boyfriend Jay Galusha of S. China, Daniel Douglass of Miami, Fla., and Debra Douglass Walker of Windsor; brother, David Clark and wife Sharon of Coopers Mills; nieces, Terri Belanger of Windsor, and Jackie Cartlidge of Whitefield; grandchildren, Cherise Walker, Sierra Tjelmeland, and Savannah Tjelmeland; and sister-in-law, Dale Clark.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 13 at Diane Tjelmeland’s home, 61 Sunrise Dr., S. China.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086.
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