GUILFORD- Marilyn G. Knowles Haskell, 79, died January 15, 2011, at her home in Guilford. She was born in Presque Isle, March 5, 1931, daughter of Basil and Goldie (Hansen) Brooker.

Marilyn worked at the Gold Nugget Restaurant in Guilford for many years, and later for Hardwood Products Company in Guilford. She will be remembered as a strong woman, who worked hard to support her family... She lived her life her way.

She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Linda and Frank Gilbert of Abbot; four grandchildren, Kristen and her husband, Dustin Lander of Guilford, Gus and his wife, Mandy Snowden of Abbot, Pam Gilbert of Nevada, and Peggy Gilbert of Guilford; 4 great grandchildren, Stephen Bowley of Guilford, Riley Snowden of Abbot, Prudence Bridge of Guilford, and Chase Lander of Guilford; a brother and his wife, Brian and Linda Brooker of Sangerville; a sister and her husband, Maxine and Francis Grant of Sangerville; several nieces and nephews; a special friend and care giver, Violet Hunt of Abbot.

She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, William L. Haskell; and 2 sons, Michael Knowles, and David Knowles; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Friends may call Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 4 to 6 PM, at Crosby & Neal, 21 Oak Street in Guilford. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Blanchard Cemetery in Abbot.