PORTLAND - Marilyn Joann (Wilcox) Larrabee, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on October 29, 2019. Those who knew Marilyn knew how much she loved to be home with that; the family decided cremation would be best so she can always where she loved to be. About a year ago, doctors discovered a problem with her heart and said the surgery to fix it was too risky due to her age and condition. One visit to the doctors, her doctor asked if she had a good or a bad heart, she told them she had a good one, and she truly believed it. Marilyn always looked at the positives in every situation. If you were lucky enough to enter any room she was in; you knew how infectious her laugh was. Anytime Brent would mention that Alex, (father of Laurie) was coming to visit, she would laugh her hardest. After finding out about the unfortunate news about Marilyn's heart condition, her daughter Laurie and son-in-law Brent made the best of the time she had left. Making sure every Tuesday to take their trips to Tortilla Flats in Portland. It was her favorite place. She always had an empty stomach when it came to the complimentary chips and salsa, so much so that the waitresses began bringing two salsas to the table. Food was one thing Marilyn was very fond of, especially when it came to tacos, mints, and bananas. From 2002-2005 Marilyn worked helping her daughter Laurie delivering newspapers for the Portland Press Harold. For the last 23 years, Laurie and Brent Gross were her caretakers, and her son in law, Paul, helped the last few years as well. As many know, it was much more than being her caretaker. Laurie and Brent always made sure Marilyn was her happiest and taken care of. They also made sure these last few months that she was able to see as much family as possible. Laurie and Marilyn were a "team," one was rarely spotted without the other. Always making sure the other was taken care of and getting their essential needs met. When Laurie would fall back to sleep in the morning, Marilyn was next to her bed, shaking her awake. Marilyn was always family-oriented; she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every summer, she enjoyed trips to Crescent Beach, where she was able to sit in the warm sun. This past July, for her 75th birthday, Marilyn and her family celebrated at her niece, Brenda's house. It was one of Marilyns fondest memories since she was able to see the people she loved. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Avon W. Wilcox and Lydia R. (Hebert) Wilcox; beloved husband Andrew K. Larrabee; daughter Sharron Lee Larrabee; her siblings, Deloris Sullivan, Robert Wilcox, Anita Gregg, Marie Campbell, Avon Wilcox. She is survived by her children, Laurie Davis & her partner Brent Gross, Sandra Larrabee, Mary Larrabee, Linda Larrabee, Heather Mudget, Ernie Mudget, and her son-in-law Paul Waterhouse; her siblings, Patricia Mcdonald, Sharron Shepard, Allie Wilcox, Nancy Kenny; as well as her twenty grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. Although she may be gone from this earth, Marilyn will live on through every ripple she made in the universe. Through the stories, families and friends will share forever. Through the lessons and advice, she passed on. She will forever be loved and missed. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her doctors Peggy Cyr, Val, as well as Heather Emerson, for all they did. They did an excellent job and took phenomenal care of Marilyn throughout the years. They would also like to thank the many people who have been involved and helped out. As well as a special thank you to Brenda and Makenzie for all your support.