Maryann Martin Obituary

Maryann Martin Founder of Maryann's Donut Drive In; 87 Tamarac, FL Maryann Martin, 87, of Tamarac, Fl, formerly of Fitchburg, passed away on September 16th, after a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1920 in East Jaffrey, NH, the daughter of Maxime and Georgianna (Duval) Robichaud. She is predeceased by her first husband Robert J. Baillargeon (1963) and second husband John W. Martin (1999). In 1959, Maryann opened and operated Maryann's Donut Drive-In on River Street in Fitchburg. After retiring she moved to Florida with her second husband John. Maryann's Donuts continued to be a favorite gathering spot for over 40 years. Maryann enjoyed traveling, bingo, shopping, yard sales and crocheting. She took great pleasure in spending time with her family and friends and will be remembered as a remarkable and loving person. She will be dearly missed. Maryann leaves behind her two daughters, Virginia Schultz and husband Dick of Fitchburg, MA and Anita Binnall and husband Skip of Tamarac, FL; one brother Maxime Robichaud of Tyngsboro, MA; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. She was predeceased her brother Peter Robichaud, Sebring, FL. MARTIN A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 11:00 am in the Pieta at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 486 Clarendon St., Fitchburg, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the Central New England Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284-5945.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Sep. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Maryann Martin

7 Entries

Mike and Maryann Bracani

October 2, 2008

To Mom and Aunt Anita We are sorry for your loss and know how much you will miss Nana. She was always happy and loved being with you both. Remember the donut shop days and your days together at the Cape, the days you made Nana a grandmother 7 times, playing cards and bingo. You have a lifetime of memories to cherish, so each time you see a rainbow remember them and give a smile, for Nana is having those same thoughts and sending her love to you both. All our love Mike and Maryann

Vickie Preeper

October 2, 2008

Nana,
There's an empty place in all of our hearts now, and at the same time your memory will always remain there. You were the Nana that I biologically never had and I treasured you deeply. Myself and my son are better people because of your love and I hope that you will be watching over Robbie as he grows. I will treasure our last times together with all of my heart.
See you someday.........
With all our love
Vickie & Robbie

Andrea Bergeron

October 1, 2008

Little Nana,
Through the years we always referred to you as our "Little Nana" this was a term we your great grandchildren used with great affection and admiration. By no means was your impact in our lives little in any way. We always enjoyed hearing your funny bingo, flea market finding stories or how you were taught to make your first donuts. We will remember your love of animals, bingo, casino's, fleamarkets and most of all your family !!! We will always remember you Nana and will continue to celebrate your wonderful giving life for years to come. As i plan the future of my own daughter I think to myself i can't wait to tell her about what a great person her Great Great Little Nana was and share with her all of my memories and stories of you my Little Nana. We love you and will think of you often and every time i hear the words Bingo I will think Nana just won the coverall in Heavan. Love Andrea

Maryann Bracani

October 1, 2008

To my family: Nana a person we will never forget. We will never forget the love she had for all of us, her smile-her energy-her wisdom-we could never forget the donut shop or our special times at the cape. We all have our memories to cherish. A part of us went with her the day God called her home- our hearts are broken, our tears will fall, we'll miss her smile, but we must stand tall- look up to heaven and give a smile for Nana- she is again with her family and they are all watching over us now. We will miss her- she will always be with us in our thoughts and in our hearts. Life is like a round donut there is no end someday we'll be together again. We love you Nana Love Always Maryann (Me & You) (M&M)

Patricia L'Abbe Jackson

September 30, 2008

Anita, Skip & Family,

I was very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember what a wonderful person she was when I lived in MA. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Beverly Meloney (Sidebottom)

September 30, 2008

Maryann's Donuts has a special place in my heart. My grandfather lived in a room in the gray boarding house next to the donut shop for many years ("Si") and brought us a dozen donuts every Friday morning when I was a young girl. The box always contained 3 chocolate covered, 3 jelly with powdered sugar, 3 honey glazed, and 3 cream filled. Thank you Maryann, for touching our lives.

Rob Binnall

September 30, 2008

Nana,
This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, For those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear.
You will always be with us.
All our love, Rob, Linda, Robby & Marissa

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