Belgrade- Marilyn Eva Bickford, 86, died peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Woodlands Senior Living Center in Waterville following a long period of declining health. Marilyn was born in Belgrade, Maine on October 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Claribel J. (Knowles) Cummings. She graduated from Belgrade Central High School in the class of 1956. Marilyn worked as a homemaker, raising her family and making sure everything in the home was taken care of. She enjoyed sewing and making clothes for family, working in her gardens, crocheting and spending time reading her Bible. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Donald Bickford; a son, Everett Guido Bickford; a daughter, Selena Johnson; a brother, Dwight Cummings; a sister, Elaine Lavertu. She is survived by two daughters, Naomi and her husband, Erick Dorr of Thomaston and Phoebe Dipietro of Waterville ; four step-children; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a sister, Sylvia Clark of Winslow; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am at Pine Grove Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Belgrade, ME. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta, ME. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the Knowlton & Hewins website at www.KHRFuneralHomes.com

Those who wish may make contributions in Marilyn’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.