Marilyn Jo Drewal

LEWISTON – It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marilyn Jo Drewal, 76, of Lewiston.

Marilyn grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., attended school and met the love of her life. After 27 years of living in New York, Marilyn and Robert took first born son, Rob, and moved to Lewiston in 1974. Shortly after, Matthew was born, and the small Drewal family was complete.

Marilyn worked at Sears and Roebuck for close to 20 years and set several records as one of the top salespeople in the Northeast. While at Sears she met many lifelong friends that she loved like family.

Some of her biggest hobbies were frequent trips around New England and adventures with her husband. L.L.Bean, in particular, was a favorite place of hers to frequent. She ate out all the time and this was followed by some pretty heavy food critiques.

Trips were made to Ireland, Alaska, The Grand Canyon, Canada, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Washington D.C., and Gettysburg, Pa., as well as several cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean. Marilyn loved seeing and trying new things.

She continued on the tradition of cooking the best pasta sauce and meatballs with the recipes handed down to her by her mother. Her family was well fed. She lived for them and enjoyed spoiling her children and grandson. Saying no to her was the biggest mistake one could make. Though she was only 5’2” tall, she displayed a strength and perseverance that kept her boys in check and even kicked a very aggressive cancer in the butt 30 years ago. She lived a full life. We only wished it didn’t have to end.

Marilyn is survived by Robert Drewal, loving husband of 55 years; Rob Drewal (son) and Anne-Marie Drewal (ex-wife), Matthew Drewal (son) and Tricia Brooks (partner); Benjamin Drewal (grandson); Lucille Occhipinti (sister), Tom Tortorice (brother)’ as well as several nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family invites you to a time of visitation on Thursday Sept. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fortin Group Funeral Home, Auburn, 217 Turner St., Auburn. A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Friday Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. at Fortin Group Funeral Home Auburn, 217 Turner St., Auburn. A committal service will take place on Monday Sept. 25 at 12 p.m. at The Maine Veterans Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta.

You may offer your condolences of share your memories at http://www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

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