PITTSFIELD - Julia Marcia, 89, died peacefully May 24, 2019 at a Portland hospital. She was born April 24, 1930 in Cambridge, a daughter of Clarence and Susie (McKenney) Hinton. She graduated from Unity High School and retired from the Edwards Company in Pittsfield. She was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, baking, gardening and spending time with friends, especially in Jonesport with family.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Penelope Dana of Hooksett, NH, Susie and husband Ken MacDonald of Bowdoinham, Gayle and husband Bill Dopp of Battle Creek, Michigan; 3 sisters, Beverly and husband Ernst Schmid of Melbourne Beach, FL, Esther and husband Jim Chiddix of Waterville, and Ellen and husband James MacMichael of Skowhegan; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many loved nieces and nephews; and a special sister in law, Aune Hinton of Sebec. She is also survived by a loving neighbor and best friend of 56 years, Francis Kirk, and an "adopted" son Chuck Knowlton.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert "Bob" Marcia; son Robert "Robbie" Marcia; brothers, Clarence and James Hinton; sisters, Muriel Bailey, Evelyn Crowther, Secha Mason, Pat Brochu, Jana Hinton, and Nellie Dinsmore Palumbo.

A graveside committal service will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, July 12th at Riverside Cemetery, Newport with Pastor Gary York officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport. In lieu of flowers, plant something in her memory or perform an act of kindness. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.