Marion F. Lovrine West of Topsham, Maine, died at her home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, holding the hand of her loving husband, Raymond. Marion suffered from vascular dementia and fought it long enough to see her granddaughter Gabbie get married. Born on March 4, 1943, she was the third oldest of seven to parents, the late John and Madeline Merkel Lovrine of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marion grew up in Milwaukee, where at the USO dance at 20 years old, she met a young sailor with whom she corresponded the old-fashioned way. For two years, they wrote letters getting to know each other and falling in love. The story goes: Mom proposed to Dad in a letter and he responded with an engagement ring sent via the U.S. Post Office. They were married on April 3, 1965. She was excited to travel with her new husband and their first stop was California, where she lived on the beach. They then traveled to Memphis, where her older daughter, Terisia, was born. After that, they moved to Florida and welcomed another daughter, Rayanne, and a son, Wyatt. The family was sent to Willow Grove, Pa., before the Navy sent the family to Maine in 1976, where they purchased the only other home she ever lived in. Marion loved the town and quickly became part of the community. She made shoes for Eastland Shoe and other companies in the Old Mill in Brunswick. While a member of the American Legion, she became a bartender where she could serve customers and listen to all their stories. The place she loved to work and made everyone feel extra special was her time at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Maine Street in Brunswick. She always had a smile for each person and had your order ready if you were one of her regulars. Being a Navy wife, she wasn’t afraid of hard work, as she would mow the lawn, stack the wood and shovel the mountains of snow. Marion was very independent and a woman who loved to shop, could spot a bargain a mile away, and was proud to show off whatever deal she found. She always offered to share; if you liked what she found, it was yours. She enjoyed traveling, especially the yearly trips to Disney World, where she and Raymond rode the train every time. Her family was important; going home to visit was something they did at least twice a year, taking the train to Milwaukee to visit sisters, brothers, kids and grandkids. Marion’s favorite things were ladybugs, giraffes, owls, carousels, covered bridges and lighthouses. Her favorite flowers were carnations (don’t waste money on roses). Marion loved Ray’s cooking, so going out to eat was a favorite pastime. She loved seeing movies (which they did every Saturday). Marion could be seen at home, sipping her favorite beverage, Coke. What she loved most in this world was spoiling those around her. Marion had a very special bond with her granddaughter, Gabbie, whom she took on many adventures. She was a wonderful Nannie. Older sister Joan Voelzke and younger brother John Lorvine preceded her in death. Marion is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond T. West; daughter, Terisia and husband Gary; granddaughters, Alyson and Meaghan; daughter, Rayanne and husband Shawn; granddaughter, Gabrielle Goodenow and her husband Austin; son, Wyatt and wife Monica, their children, Gavin and Peyton; her sisters, Dorothy and Margaret Ann aka Peggy and husband Tom; brothers, Ronald and wife Chris and Robert and wife Irene, along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Hogg Funeral Home on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. At noon, a graveside service will be held at Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church, 9117 Glass Road, Hayes, Va. 23072. Friends will assemble at the cemetery.

Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.