Robert Allen Marden (January 4, 1927 – October 29, 2017)[1] was an American politician and attorney from Maine. Marden, a Republican, served two terms in the Maine Senate, representing part of Kennebec County, including his residence in Waterville, Maine.

Robert A. Marden
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1960–1964
Personal details
Born(1927-01-04)January 4, 1927
Waterville, Maine, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 2017(2017-10-29) (aged 90)
Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Alma materColby College; Boston University School of Law

Marden was born in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School before studying at Colby College and Boston University School of Law. He was an acquaintance of future U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell. He was elected to the Maine Senate in November 1962 and served two terms, including one as President from 1963 to 1964. Blocked from seeking the Governor's seat by incumbent Republican John H. Reed, Marden left the Maine Legislature and returned to Waterville, where he set up a law firm.[2]

Marden was honored by the Harold Alfond Foundation upon his retirement as board trustee in 2013.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Allen Marden". Central Maine. November 5, 2017.
  2. ^ Nicoll, Don (March 31, 1999). "Interview with Robert Marden" (PDF). Bates College. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Retirement of Robert A. Marden and Dedication of 2011 Opera House Renovation and Expansion" (PDF). Harold Alfond Foundation. Retrieved 18 July 2014.