Mary Elizabeth Parsons

Auburn, ME - Mary Elizabeth Eustis Parsons, 94, of Auburn, Maine passed away peacefully Saturday November 11, at her home. She was born February 23, 1929, in the town of Staten Island, NY, the daughter of the late Albert Mason Eustis, Sr. and Gladys Mae Pennell Eustis. She travelled extensively with her parents during her growing up years, attending many different schools along the way. She finished her high school years at Bridgton Academy, graduating in 1947. After High School she attended Nursing Training at New Hampshire Hospital.

On August 20, 1960 she married John S. Parsons and settled in Auburn. Maribeth as she was known to most, spent many years as a Bank teller at Casco Bank (one of the many predecessors to Key Bank) and Androscoggin Bank. She was a customer favorite at both Banks.

Maribeth was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed walking, she and John walked at least a mile a day for most of their married life, 3 miles a day after they retired. She also enjoyed reading, word games, her kitties, and antique autos.

Most of all, Maribeth enjoyed spending time with her family. For many years, the extended family enjoyed summer vacations at Bear Pond. She retired from banking when her eldest granddaughter was born, to take care of her, so her daughter could return to work. She loved to be surrounded by family. The presence of Maribeth’s daughter and son-in-law, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, kept her going these past several years.

Maribeth was a kind, gentle, loving soul who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter JoAnne Campbell and husband Tom of Auburn, grandchildren Jennifer Birt and husband Carl, Kimberly Campbell and wife Jadah. Her son Larry Perry and his wife Sue of Falmouth Maine, grandchildren Chris Perry and wife Catie and Kyle Perry. Two sons through marriage Daniel Parsons and wife Debra of Turner, Maine, grandchild Craig Parsons and wife Brianna. James Parsons and wife Pamela of Southlake, Texas, grandchild Daniel Parsons and wife Whitney. She is also survived by several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Maribeth was predeceased by her husband John S. Parsons, her brother Albert M.Eustis, Jr., her brother Pennell Eustis, her sister Priscilla Scammon, and sisters in law Georgia Eustis, Florence Hansen, and Jane Norris.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Fortin Group, 217 Turner Street, Auburn, ME. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Mount Auburn, Cemetery, Auburn, ME.

Donations in Lieu of flowers, donations in her honor, may be made to:

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

55 Strawberry Ave

Lewiston, ME 04240