SACO — Michelle Noella Marraty, 74, of Saco, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at St. Andre’s Health Care in Biddeford.
The daughter of Jules and Cecile (Delorge) Baillargeon, she was born in Biddeford on Christmas day in 1941. She had been a member of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco, where she sang in the church choir.
Michelle had a very aggressive form of Parkinsons, with which she dealt with courage and grace. Being a lifelong sports enthusiast made her situation especially difficult. Michelle was a woman of strong faith, but was also very inquisitive.
She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1960, and maintained lifelong friendships with many of her classmates. She later earned her bachelor’s degree from Emmanuel College in Boston.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Sisters for 17 years, serving as a teacher and a religious education instructor. After leaving the order, she was employed in insurance and retail sales.
She married James Marraty of Calais and Derry, New Hampshire. They lived in Florida for many years before returning to Merrimack, New Hampshire.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, James; a beloved brother-in-law, Norman Bourassa; and a sister-in-law, Sue Foster Baillargeon.
She is survived by: four brothers, Roger and his wife Olive of Annapolis, Maryland, Guy and his wife Pauline of Biddeford, Charles of Windham, and John of Saco; and a sister, Joan Bourassa of Saco.
She is also survived by one niece, six nephews, one great niece, four great nephews, three great-great nieces, and many cousins.
Michelle’s family would like to acknowledge the kind care provided by the staff of St. Andre’s Health Care, the special care unit of Southern Maine Health Care and Hospice of Southern Maine.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday, May 9, at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. Services are under the care of Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco.
In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donation to Esther House in Saco or to a local food bank would be appreciated.
Please visit cotefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign Michelle’s online guestbook.
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