2019 at Woodland’s Senior Living in Waterville after a long illness.
Marianne was born December 28, 1934 in Vilsbiburg, Germany, daughter of Lorenz
and Therese Wahl. She had 5 younger siblings; Albert, Erwin, Eric, Amalie and Hans.
Marianne came to the United States, in which she married Navy enlisted John H
Shute on August 14, 1958 in Hempstead, NY. They were married 57 years. Together,
they raised five children, Teresa, Daniel, Robin, Patricia and Michael. After her
husband’s navy retirement, the family moved to Norridgewock.
Aside from raising five children, in the 1970’s, Marianne was known by many as the
Tupperware lady. She would travel as far north as Jackman and south to Westbrook to
sell Tupperware. Marianne also worked at Dexter Shoe in Skowhegan and gained
some long lasting friendships with her co-workers. She was a caretaker and cook at a
private camp in Rangeley and worked in the employee cafeteria at Foxwood’s Casino in
Connecticut.
Marianne was a past member of Norridgewock Chapter of Maine Children’s Home for
Little Wanderers and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 1457, Ladies Auxiliary in
Skowhegan. For 37 years, Marianne and John resided in Smithfield, up until their
declining health.
Marianne was known by many as being kind, generous and always welcoming
anyone to her home. She enjoyed many sporting events, both her children’s and
grandchildren’s. She is best known for her field hockey “Grammy Shute’s peanut butter
fudge”. Her and John attending many school sporting events.
Marianne also enjoyed cooking, playing cribbage, volunteering, family gatherings
and the Red Sox. There are not many that would turn down a home cooked meal made
by her. She shared some wonderful recipes and passed them down to her children and
grandchildren.
Marianne is predeceased by her parents, husband John, daughters Michele, Robin
and Teresa. She is survived by her son Charlie Wahl of Charlestown, RI, son Peter
Wahl of Concord, CA, son Daniel J Shute and partner Sigrid Barcelo of Gilbert, AZ,
daughter Patricia K Wing of Grand Canyon, AZ, son Michael H Shute and wife Linda of
Norridgewock, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 8 at 10 am at Smart & Edwards Funeral
Home, 183 Madison Ave. Skowhegan, Maine with a memorial service following at 11
am. Arrangements are under the direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladies
Auxiliary, 164 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
