Marcia E. (Alley) Skeate

Columbia - Marcia E. (Alley) Skeate passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 93. Marcia was born on January 23, 1933, in Harrington, Maine, the daughter of Merton S. and Kathryn (Hartford) Alley.
After four years in the U.S. Navy, Marcia retired and married the love of her life, Roy P. Skeate, in 1955. The couple had three sons and continued to travel until 1964, where they resided in Salem, New Hampshire. In 1973 the family purchased property in Columbia, Maine, and renovated an old piece of blueberry farm that was nicknamed, "The Last Anchorage."
The years following Marcia was often found on the blueberry fields teaching her grandchildren the value of a dollar. She enjoyed knitting, genealogy, puzzles, watching Patriot's football, and spending time with family.
She is survived by her three sons, Scott B. Skeate and wife, Donna, of Stuart Draft, VA, Stuart R. Skeate and wife, Debbie, of Columbia, ME, and Sheldon N. Skeate and wife, Nancy of Columbia, ME, She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Keith H. Alley, Mervin S. Alley, and Lester L. Alley; and one sister, Marie A. Nichols. She is also predeceased by her best friend, Ruth (Spanky) Stewart.
At her request, there will be no services. Donations may be sent to Cancer Fund of Maine or Ronald McDonald House of Bangor.