Chelsea- Marsha J. Polley-Bonin, 51, of Nelson Road passed away at her home in the arms of her loving husband on November 6, 2025, as the result of a medical event.
Marsha was born in Lewiston, Maine on May 9, 1974, the daughter of Donald C. and Lorry R. (Bubier) Polley. She attended local schools and furthered her education earning a master's degree in accounting.
She worked as the payroll coordinator for the Maine Community College System for many years. Marsha was very smart and a great multi-tasker. She had a strong work ethic, was dedicated, meticulous and thorough with any task she took on and excelled in everything she did.
In her spare time, Marsha enjoyed trail riding her horses, especially her yearly camping and riding vacation in New York with a group of friends. She also loved camping, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Her husband Paul said, "She was my best friend, my companion, my strength, my reason for striving to be a better person, she was still working on the last one but had made progress." She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Marsha was predeceased by her father, Donald C. Polley; sister, Alicia Bubier. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Bonin; mother, Lorry Polley; a brother, Lance Polley and many friends. Marsha was a loving, gentle, kindhearted woman who always took good care of her loved ones.
All service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, ME. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the Staples Funeral Home website www.StaplesFuneralHome.com