Keene State College retiree, Marleen (Reekstin) Baggs, passed away Tuesday, June 8, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following a prolonged series of medical setbacks and concerns.

Marleen started working in the Registrar’s Office in September 1972 and later transferred to the Academic Advising Center (also known as the “O” Shop) in 1982, where she continued for the next 20 years until she retired in 2002. During those years, Marleen coordinated data gathering, assessment, and tracking of the many details regarding students’ academic decisions, including declarations of majors and minors and academic advisors. She also assisted with evaluation of transfer credits and supported many facets of the Academic Advising model.

Many faculty, staff, and students will remember Marleen for the mentoring she provided to our students. They might also recall her attachment to all things Hawaii, Tom Selleck, and puppies – and for her wonderful New York accent.

Her husband, KSC retiree Donald Baggs, says that funeral services for Marleen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Fletcher Funeral Home in Keene. Greeting will be at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to honor Marleen can make a donation to the Mondanock Humane Society.