Marilynn Tanguay

NEW HARBOR, ME/WEST BOYLSTON-Marilynn Tanguay, 74, of New Harbor, Maine, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after a brief battle with an illness.

She was born June 8, 1951 in Massachusetts, Marilynn was the daughter of John and Mary (Rheault) Sakowski. Raised in New Hampshire, she later lived in central Massachusetts for 40 years before moving to Maine. She was a graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Dover, New Hampshire, and Marymount College in New York City where she studied art history. She loved her family and enjoyed being a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Worcester, Massachusetts. 

Marilynn was predeceased by her husband Dr. Gary M. Tanguay, and her brothers Michael J. Sakowski and Stephen G. Sakowski. She is survived by her son Jonathan M. Tanguay and his wife Brittany; Elizabeth Melehov and her husband Greg; her three beloved grandchildren James, George, and Sophia Melehov; and many nieces and nephews. 

Marilynn enjoyed reading, travel, and art. But above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. While her children were growing up, she was their biggest support. She never missed their events and loved to hostess their friends at home. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. She would travel to spend months at a time with them each year; doing crafts together, reading, playing card games, and watching their sports and recitals. She adored spending time with her son, daughter in law, and their dog Bernard. They had many incredible adventures traveling together and making beautiful memories. Marilynn will be remembered for being kind and friendly with everyone. She made friends wherever she went. Her positive outlook and fun personality made everyone who she encountered feel welcome and valued. She was an incredible mother, grandmother, and friend and will be sorely missed by many. 

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 8th at 11am in the Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection, 63 Laurel St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. In accordance with Orthodox tradition, we request modest attire inside the church. Long pants for men and dresses or skirts and a head covering for women.