Marcia Bradeen Gurney

Old Town, Maine - Marcia Bradeen Gurney passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 75, in her home after a journey through the effects of a stroke and an aggressive cancer. Marcia's life began on January 23, 1951, with her parents, Joanne Gerrish and Warren Bradeen; both deceased. Hers was a life filled with family, love, and joy until the end.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Barak Gurney. She is also survived by her daughter, Joanne (Bond) Adair and son-in-law, (James) Ryan Adair, and their daughters, Alison and Elizabeth Adair; her stepson, Nathan Gurney and daughter-in-law, Laura Gurney, and their daughters, Lillian and Abigail Gurney; and her stepson, Jason Gurney and his daughters, Taylor and Shelby Gurney. All six of her brilliant and beautiful granddaughters were the light of her life. Marcia also leaves behind a large, loving family in Connecticut.

Marcia had a loving heart and a tender soul. She gave much of her time, skills and energy volunteering with organizations that value the things she also valued. She spent years at Northeast Combat, helping consumers recognize their rights, and when her daughter wanted to be a Girl Scout, Marcia started a troop. She spent time on the board of Phillips-Strickland House, ensuring that anyone under their care had the chance to live their best lives until the very end. Marcia gave her talents to Manna Ministries for a long time, as she believed in doing right for everyone. For several years Marcia and Barak volunteered with the Special Olympics of Maine, an organization that became near and dear to their hearts. And still, she kept going. Marcia and Barak became active members of the Orono/Old Town Kiwanis club. Her creativity and skills were capitalized upon, as she revelled in the toy barn at the annual Kiwanis yard sale and auction; and then got to lead the organization as president for a year.

Marcia seemed happiest by the water. On a weekend she would often say, "Let's go for a ride." That ride would invariably lead to "the coast" or Pushaw Lake. Those same rides eventually led to the purchase of a Gurney family camp on Pushaw Lake that has been the site of many family memories, and many more to come.

Marcia spread peace and tenderness to the people and places in her life. She instilled that same love and care in everyone she knew, and though she will be missed, that will live on in all who knew her.

A memorial will take place this spring, details will be shared at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Old Town/Orono Kiwanis, or an organization that is important to you. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.