Marina Fossett

April 1, 1944 – February 16, 2023

Marina F. (Price) Fossett, 78, of Lewiston, Maine passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 16, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Marina was born in Branch, Newfoundland, Canada, the second child of Sterling H. and Annie C. (Power) Price. She was raised in Priceville, New Brunswick, Canada. She was educated in Priceville and Boiestown NB Canada and graduated from Upper Miramichi Regional High School in 1962 with a business major.

In 1961, Marina met the love of her life, Earl L. Fossett, on a blind date. They were married on June 15, 1965 in, Boiestown NB Canada. Following her U.S. Navy enlisted husband Earl, Marina moved to the United States where she was a stay at home mom for the first eight years of marriage. She was the supreme Navy wife, raising her children well, writing letters and sending audio tapes to Earl as he was deployed around the world in his 26 year military career. She eventually went to work for Central Maine General Hospital, until Earl received Navy Orders and the family moved to Rota Spain in 1978. She returned to Central Maine Medical Center upon the families return to Maine in 1981, where she held positions in Human Resources, Materials Management and as Executive Secretary to the Controller/CFO. She was admired by and served as a mentor to many she worked with. She retired from CMMC in 2004, to enjoy the family camp that she and Earl built in Priceville, NB, Canada.

Marina was an avid reader, and enjoyed music of all genres. She was known to turn on her light boxes and crank up the stereo until music could be heard by the neighbors. She was a “hostess with the mostest”, holding many family gatherings, never forgetting a birthday or any special event to celebrate- and always with an amazing selection of homemade food. She loved to cook and host and if you ever left hungry, “it was your own fault”. Marina was a licensed guide in NB Canada, where she and Earl made many wonderful memories fishing, four wheeling and picking fiddleheads.

Marina is survived by her husband, Earl, of nearly 58 years, brothers Rodger and wife Kathy Price of Sunny Corner NB Canada, Leonard and wife Sheila Price of Chipman, NB Canada; sister in laws Ramona Armstrong of Fredericksburg, VA, Irene Jones of Ocala, FL, Marie Price of Fredericton, NB Canada; daughter Rhonda and husband Daniel Obie of Lewiston, ME; son James and wife Donna Fossett of Poland, ME; granddaughters Melina Renaud of Lewiston, ME, Stephanie Renaud of Auburn, ME, Sarah and husband Barry Babcock of Poland, ME, Nicole and husband Adam Whittier of Minot, ME; grandsons Austin Renaud of Sebago, ME, John Fossett of Poland, ME, Justin Obie of Auburn, ME; ten great grandchildren who were all very special to her, including one special great grandson, Caden, who always brightened her days when he visited; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Marina is predeceased by her parents, sister Rosemary MacKinnon of Alberta Canada and brother Kevin Price of Fredericton, NB Canada.

She will be sadly missed as she was truly the family matriarch and a loving caring person.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Marina to the Alzheimer’s Association

Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Homes | 217 Turner Street Auburn, ME 04210 | (207) 783-8545