Eliot- Marion E. Raitt, 82 of Cedar Road in Eliot, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Portsmouth on May 21, 1939 a daughter of the late William and Earline E. (Bennett) Cole.

Marion was unrivaled in gardening and took much pride in her beloved flower beds at the home she shared with David ,her husband of  more than sixty years.

She was active in Eliot, serving for many years as the Deputy Town Clerk and as an accountant for Harrison Lemont in Kittery.

She grew up in the Second Christian Congregational Church, UCC in Kittery helping her dad the Sunday School superintendent as a youngster, singing in the Choir, teaching Sunday school and serving on many committees. She also held many offices in the York Rainbow Assembly including Worthy Advisor.

Marion also loved camping and took many special trips with David to her favorite places in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish country.

She was a great cook and spent many hours in the kitchen making pies, breads and her famous cookies.

Marion really knew how to make every holiday special by adding her personal touch to decorating and baking. She really enjoyed being able to gather the family around the dining room table for a large feast.

She loved reading, writing and photography and had countless memories which she preserved for future generations and had a knack for always letting her family know that they truly were the center of her world and she will be missed very much.

Marion is survived by her loving family; Husband David Raitt , sons and their wives, Leon & Anne Raitt and Tom & Lisa Raitt of Eliot and Michele & Bernard Bernier of Lebanon. She also had two granddaughters,  Kayleigh Lytle and Maria Bernier and two great granddaughters, Kota and Kendra , who affectionately called her "Nannie". She was predeceased by her brothers James and Richard.

Friends are invited to visit with her family on Monday October 11, 2021 from 6-8pm in the JS Pelkey and Son Funeral Home 125 Old Post Road Kittery Maine 03904. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her me,PRH to the Eliot Antique Tractor and Engine Association 2077 State Road Eliot Maine 03903 or the American Cancer Society.