MARTHA BEATRICE DOYLE

 
MARTHA BEATRICE DOYLE  
Martha Beatrice (Heffernan) Doyle died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Riderwood retirement community in Silver Spring, MD, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, John L. "Jack" Doyle. Martha was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 8, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Heffernan and Beatrice (Jones) Heffernan. A graduate of Ursuline High School in Youngstown and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, she received a Bachelor of Arts in English. Martha settled in Lewisdale, MD, where she was a very active parishioner of St. Mark''s Catholic Church and volunteer with So Others Might Eat (SOME). She had lived at Riderwood retirement community since 2001 where she enjoyed regular activities and had many friends. A devout Catholic, Martha lived a wonderful, faith-filled life as wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her five sons: John (Sharon), Kevin (Valerie), David (Debra), Michael (Kat), and Chris (Terri). She is survived by her 10 grandchildren: Melonie Doyle, Tammy MacAnanny, Shannon (Kevin) Goodman, Mary Doyle, Chris (Megan) Doyle, Mike (Jill) Doyle, Ivy Doyle, Zach Doyle, Katie Doyle, and Riley Doyle. She is survived by eight great-grandchildren: Shelby MacAnanny, Hailey MacAnanny, Kevin Goodman Jr., Peyton MacAnanny, Jayden Goodman, Skylar MacAnanny, Cheyenne Hensley, and Mary Claire Doyle. She is survived by her brother David (Evelyn) Heffernan and nephews DJ Heffernan and Mark Heffernan. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, February 14, 2016, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11 a.m., with family receiving friends from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Graveside Service will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Tuesday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com