GARDINER -- Marion A. "Mattie" Truman, age 76, of Gardiner, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, with daughter Cathy and husband Paul Barrett Jr. by her side at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. Marion was born Dec. 24, 1933, in Bridgton, the daughter of Sherlock D. and Erva L. (Rice) Truman. Marion was a homemaker, enjoyed working on puzzles, ordering from catalogs and especially playing bingo.

She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Carol Lee; a son Russell I; two sisters, Bertha L. Veniot and Elsie G. Elliott; and one brother, Everett G. Truman.

Surviving are her daughters Cathy L. and husband Paul Barrett Jr. of Gardiner, Caren L. and husband Glendon Ellis of Pittston, Rhonda and husband Rick Bonenfant of Farmingdale, and Cynthia and husband Wayne Draper of Pittston; brothers Howard B. and wife Ellen Truman of Gardiner, Albert E. and wife Tekla Truman of Gardiner, and Robert D. and wife Marie Truman of South Gardiner; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Special thanks go to all the staff members at Gilbert Manor in Gardiner for their wonderful care during her illness.

At her request, there will be no services.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, ME 04357.