Obituary of Steven Marriner

Steven G. Marriner, 63, of Montville, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 18, 2014 in Belfast. He was born in Belfast December 30, 1950 a son of Harry F. Marriner and Kathryn “Avis” (Littlefield) Beach. Steven was the owner of Marriner’s Garage in Montville and also worked for the past six years at State Sand and Gravel. He was a lifetime member of AMVETS, the NRA and the North American Hunting Club. He was also a Mason for 30 years. Steven was an avid black powder shooter and enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors. In his spare time he loved to go hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Steven was predeceased by his father, Harry and “his brother from another mother”, David. He is survived by his mother Kathryn “Avis” Beach and his step father Charlie of Montville, his wife of 15 years Shirley (Ripley) Marriner of Montville; his children, Teresa Merrifield and husband Kevin of Belmont, Jennifer Grass and husband Tony of Belmont, Travis Ripley and wife Amber of Harrison, Steven Marriner II and his companion Tina Sanders of Thomaston and Marcy Marriner of Knox; his siblings: Pam Christiansen and husband Howdy of Freedom, Vickie Harriman and husband Henry of FL, Julie Roberts and husband Harvey of Palermo, Karen Marriner of Montville, Cindy Harriman and husband Richard of Liberty, Joy Gee and husband Doug of Washington and sister in law Brenda Fisher of Camden; 12 grandchildren: Kimberly, Ryan “Big Guy”, Kelsey, Ethan, Alexis, Tyus, Lucian, Cyrus, Isaiah, Trevin, Sam and Steven III; the mother of his children Alice Marriner of Belfast; brothers-in-law, Dennis, Bruce, Mike and Wayne Ripley; many special nieces and nephews. Steven also will be greatly missed by his extended family at State Sand and Gravel. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 5-7 pm Sunday July 27, 2014 at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast, where a Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm Monday July 28, 2014. Please visit www.ripostafh.com to offer condolences and share memories with the Marriner family.