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Marilyn S. Dashner

Livermore Falls, ME

August 31, 1924 - April 16, 2023

Marilyn S. Dashner Obituary

Lewiston – Marilyn S. Dashner, 98, formerly of Livermore Falls, passed peacefully from this life into eternity on April 16, 2023, from her home at Woodland Memory Care with her loving family in her presence. She was born August 31, 1924, in Jay, Maine, the daughter of Norman G. and Ruth (Mullen) Sturtevant. Marilyn was reared in Livermore Falls where she graduated from Livermore Falls High School with the class of 1942 and then attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA where she studied medical secretary curriculum. She later married Linwood Knight of Jay and they settled in South Portland where Sgt Knight was stationed with the US Army.

Although she worked in the banking industry for a brief time and waited tables, her primary employment was in retail sales employed for many years at Jordan Marsh at the mall in South Portland.

The vivacious lady with the broad smile was a very active individual who played basketball in school followed by a lifetime of skiing and swimming. She was a founder of Spruce Mountain Ski Association in Jay and enjoyed nothing more than cruising Sugarloaf with its majestic views from the summit. She enjoyed contract bridge and held a national ranking for years. With her sister, Priscilla, she toured North America and loved seeing the USA. In the late 50’s she appeared on the syndicated TV program – The Price is Right where she was the champion one day earning many exciting gifts including trips to Mexico and Florida to expand her love of travel.

Marilyn was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Livermore Falls where she was baptized in 1937 and believed at her death to have been the longest tenured member of that church at eighty-six years.

Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, brothers Vaughn R. Sturtevant, MD and Blaine N. “Bing” Sturtevant, sister Priscilla Lovaas, son Andrew S. Copeland, granddaughter Brigitta Riner, many cousins, and her husbands.

Surviving are her children L. Gary Knight and wife Lynn of Livermore Falls, L. Gail Knight of Orlando, Florida, Barbara Barbour and husband David of Port Charlotte, Florida, Gregory F. Knight and wife Danielle of Otisfield, ten grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com


Dashner – Marilyn S., 98, formerly of Livermore Falls, Maine passed away April 16, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. A Memorial Service will be held later this summer. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3647, Portland, Maine 04104 OR Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240

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