Whitman - Marlene J. (Smith) Hogg, 81, born on April 19, 1934, passed away Friday January 8, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late William Hogg, Jr.
Marlene is survived by her daughters Judith Wicks, and her husband Chris, Betsy Smith, Carol McSweeney, and her husband Jim, her grandchildren Cameron Wicks and his wife Andrea, Lindsay Smith, Corbett Smith, Marley McSweeney and Skylar McSweeney. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Arthur Smith.
Marlene, born in Derry, New Hampshire moved to Cambridge Mass, and later to Hanson and Whitman. She was a member of the Whitman High School graduating Class of 1952 and had immensely enjoyed the 50th anniversary festivities.
Marlene had a wonderful sense of humor and truly made the most of what this world offers. She was always up for a party, a dance or to dress in costume all on a moment’s notice. Always well dressed and showing her passion for flair, she was truly “diva-licious”!
She married the love of her life, William Hogg Jr. in October 1954. After the wedding they jumped into their Oldsmobile rag top and headed for an extended honeymoon in South Beach, Miami. Upon return, they settled into farm and family life at Peaceful Meadows. Seeking uses for the milk and cream produced on the farm, ice cream seemed like a good idea and Marlene was a founding member of Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in 1962.
Marlene was a talented cook and a fabulous baker – bismarcks, eclairs, banana cream pie, homemade rolls and cinnamon buns as well as fabulous margaritas. Friends who dropped in at the farm house were always in for a great treat.
She worked many years in the business but had planned so well, she and Bill were able to get away for many winters, “putting the silo in the rear view mirror” to their home in Bonita Beach, Florida and for their 40th anniversary they enjoyed traveling to Europe and Scandinavia. They enjoyed any and all beaches, spending time with friends and playing golf. Marlene was a talented gardener and flowers are welcomed at her services.
Her funeral service will be held Thursday January 14 at 10:00 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday January 13 from 4:00-7:00 PM