Eliot, ME - Gaylen Marble, 85, passed away of natural causes on March 10, 2019 at York Hospital.

Gaylen was born in Dover, NH on June 10, 1933, the eldest son of the late Willis and Ruth (Hayes) Marble. He graduated from Eliot High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was married to his wife Peggy Nichols in 1961. Together, they raised 3 daughters, Kimberly (Robert Emery), Lisa (Bryan Fields) and Rebecca (Scott Schnobrich).

They have 6 adoring grandchildren; Meg (Robert Bardell ll) and Tess Emery; Brandon and Ashley Fields; and Olivia and Steven Schnobrich. They also have one great grandson, Robert (Bobby)William Bardell lll. His grandchildren were his greatest pride. He often said that he couldn't imagine what he and Peggy could have ever done to deserve such blessings.

Gaylen was skilled at auto body repair and welding. He owned and operated United Auto Body in Eliot, ME for over 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed being his own boss and was able to support his family with his business. He resided at the family home above the shop until his death. He loved his business and home. He was proud to have built the place with his own 2 hands. Some of the timber came from his own land. He also loved to cut wood on his property and heated his home with his wood stove for many years, even until his death.

Gaylen lovingly cared for his wife Peggy at home for many years until she finally succumbed in their home to Alzheimer's Disease in 2014. He was holding her hand as she passed. His family remains extremely proud of him for his dedication.

In addition to his daughters and their families, Gaylen is survived by his brother Edward Marble.

He was predeceased by his brother John Marble.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to:

The Alzheimer's Association
383 US Route 1 #2C Scarborough, ME 04074 or The South Eliot Advent Christian Church
256 Pleasant Street
Eliot, ME 03903.

Gaylen wasn't much for going to church, but his faith was in Christ. This church was special to Peggy, and, therefore, also to him.

Friends and family are invited to Gaylen's funeral service at J S Pelkey and Son Funeral Home on Friday March 15th at 5pm. 125 Old Post Road in Kittery, ME.

Care of the Marble Family has been entrusted to J S Pelkey and Son Funeral Home.