Martha L. Ledue

Martha L. Ledue, 70 PORTLAND -- Martha L. Ledue, 70, of Portland, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Maine Medical Center with her family by her side. Martha was born in Portland, the daughter of Leonel Joseph Lavigne and Ruth May 'Henderson,' where she was educated and a graduate of South Portland High School class of 1957. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper in the greater Portland area. Most recently, she was a foster grandparent for the Portland school system where she shared her love of art with the children. She was a member of the Casco Aerie #565 Portland Eagles for many years and served as the Madam Vice President of the Women's Auxiliary. She is predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her children, Michael Palmer and his wife Melinda, and their son, Dylan of Casco; Jacqueline Smith and her children, Meghan and Mitchell of Acton, Mass.; and Holly Rondeau and her husband Chet, and their children, Patrick, Hayley and Melanie of Webster, Mass. She is also survived by her cousin, Richard Carter and his wife Cheryl of Spring Hill, Fla. Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009, at St. John the Evangelist in South Portland. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: American Heart Association 51 U.S. Route 1 Suite M Scarborough, Maine 04074 Martha L. Ledue