2026 Marshal

A few people quietly make a community stronger every single day, and this year’s Thomaston Independence Day Celebration is proud to recognize one of those individuals.

Our 2026 Independence Day Marshal, Roberta Carmichael, has devoted more than 13 years to serving neighbors through her dedicated work with the local food pantry. Through thoughtful planning, careful stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to helping others, she has helped ensure that families throughout our community have access to essential items when they need them most.

Roberta’s generosity reaches far beyond what many people ever see. She has a remarkable ability to make every donation go further and is always seeking opportunities to provide even more for those facing difficult times. Though she rarely seeks recognition, she has never hesitated to advocate for the pantry and help connect community members with the support available to them.

Her compassion, humility, and steadfast commitment embody the spirit of service that makes Thomaston such a special place to call home. For more than a decade, she has worked quietly and selflessly to strengthen our community, asking for little in return.

It is our privilege to honor Roberta Carmichael as the 2026 Thomaston Independence Day Marshal and to thank her for the lasting impact she has made through over 13 years of kindness, dedication, and care for others.