Del-Martin-Obituary

Del Martin

Obituary

SAN FRANCISCO — Del Martin, a pioneering lesbian rights activist who married her lifelong partner on the first day same-sex couples could legally wed in California, has died. She was 87. Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, says Martin died at a San...

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Thank you for your undying persistence to make this world a better place....

So sorry to hear about Del.

Brent and Carrie...

Our hearts go out to her wife and family.

Phylis:
Please accept my condolences. The lifelong commitment that you and Del shared is an inspiration to others, no matter their orientation.

From the first time I read Lesbian/Woman 35 years ago, Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon have been two of my inspirations to keep up the fight for our rights. Their influence was international and in forming DOB they inspired early activists in Australia to organise a chapter, the first open gay rights organisation in this country. We mourn Del Martin's loss, but know that the movement is all the stronger for her having been there.

I so appreciate the leadership that Del demonstrated to the lesbian, gay, and women's communities. She was amazing. I knew her daughter Kendra many years ago, and extend my sympathies to all the family.

Del and Phyllis - You've inspired us for nearly 30 years - the last 15 together. Your wedding photos are beautiful. We aspire to being old women together like you two.

Phyllis - our hearts go out to you as you recreate your life without the physical presence of your best friend.

Love and a big long hug (((((((Phyllis))))))),