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Jane Martin Obituary
Martin, 70
WESTBROOK -- Jane H. Martin, 70, of Westbrook, passed away on Wednesday morning at her home after a very long and valiant battle with breast cancer.
She was born in Portland on Jan. 25, 1941, the daughter of the late Rodney and Helen (Wiggin) Larsen. Jane graduated from South Portland High School, class of 1959, and worked in retail sales for Zayres and Ames Department Stores in Portland and CVS Pharmacy in Westbrook. She was a VIM member of Westbrook Memorial Unit 197, The American Legion.
She was predeceased by her parents; and a sister, Nancy L. McHugh. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, David F. Martin, Westbrook; a daughter, Kimberly A. Williams and her husband Robert, son, Chris Martin and partner Brad Eldridge, and Craig S. and wife Ruth (Smith) Martin. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Todd Martin, Nicole, Samantha and Danielle Williams and Brandon and Brooke Martin; several nieces and nephews; brothers Peter and Michael Larsen, and sisters, Carol Hansen, Frances Gagnon, Susan Whitten and Kathy Larsen.
Visiting hours will be at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook, on Saturday, May 7, from 12 to 2 p.m., with a service from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited to the American Legion Hall on Rt. 25 on the Westbrook/Gorham line from 3 to 5 p.m. for a light luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Health and Hospice
or Mercy Hospital, Oncology Dept.
Jane H. (Larsen) Martin
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Martin
Elaine Libby (Laine)
April 29, 2023
My sweet memories of your kindness n caring smile. Spending lots of time at your camp. Eating homemade yummy desserts. You n David will always have a place in my heart.
Karen Curtis
May 9, 2011
David & Family. I am so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. She was lovely and I remember her well. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Thinking of you, Love Karen
Sonny &Rusty Stevens
May 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 7, 2011
Dear David, We are so sorry to hear that Jane had passed away. She was a lovely person,so kind and gentle. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Charlie&Louise
Venice, Florida
May 7, 2011
We were so sorry to read of Jane's passing. She was always a very special person and so much fun to be around. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ellie Gagnon and Ron Whitney
May 6, 2011
David and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. she always had a smile, and will be missed.may god bless you and your family. sincerley, pat cote and ray littlefield 111.
May 6, 2011
Dave, we are so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Our deepest sumpathy to you and your family, our prayers are with you.
Love, uncle Leo snd aunt Donna.
elaine libby
May 6, 2011
To the Martin Family,
She was one fine lady who touched so many lives. I remember all the family times at the ocean and Solan. What love and laughter was shared around during those times. Thank you David for bring a beautiful women into my life. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
love you,
Lanie
Pat Marshall
May 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Cunningham
May 5, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill Garland
May 5, 2011
Mr Martin, Craig, Chris and Kim
I wanted to let you all know that my family's thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs Martin was a saint! Many of my fondest memories of childhood involve her and all of your family, and she will be missed greatly. Our family is saddened at this news.
Sylvia (Lacasse)& Paul Perry
May 5, 2011
Our Deepest condolence to you and your family. Keeping you all in our prayers. God Bless
June Souza
May 5, 2011
Dear David, So sorry,, You are in my prayers.She will be missed.I always loved Jane.
June Souza
Tracy Armitage
May 5, 2011
Craig, Ruthie, Brooke and Brandon, I'm thinking of you.
Nancy LaRosa
May 5, 2011
We're thinking of you and your family Kim. I hope the wonderful memories of your mom stay with you forever.
Patricia (Daley) Driscoll
May 5, 2011
Dear David, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize that you were dealing with this pain in your life, My thoughts and prayers will be with you in your time of sorrow and bereavement. She has joined the other members of our family in peace. Now we have one more angel on our shoulders. I wish I could hug you. I love you very much. Love, Patricia (Daley) Driscoll
Paul&Dianne Gerrish
May 5, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 5, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Jane and how much fun we had in my Ceramic Classes on Rochester St. May you rest in peace. Will remember you always.
-Priscilla Bernier / Cooper - Roswell, New Mexico
Mary-K McHugh
May 5, 2011
Aunt Jane was the best and her spirit will live on forever, in each one of us. We were all so fortunate to have her as our family member. I hope your pain eases with happy memories of her. She will be missed dearly. Much Love, Mary
May 5, 2011
We send our deepest sympathies to the whole family and friends of Jane. This is a difficult time but she is at peace. Much love to you all
Paul and Sabrina Libby
Bill Daley
May 5, 2011
David: She is at rest with the Lord Almighty. No more suffering. Prayers to you and your family.
Vicki Batchelder
May 5, 2011
So sorry for your loss!Jane was a wonderful lady and I had the privilege of knowing her for all these years. She loved her family so much. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family! No matter how she felt, she still had that wonderful smile.She definitely was a fighter! Jane, you will always be in my heart and mind!
Sandra Tondreau/Trueworthy
May 5, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. Fond memories will always be with you.
May 5, 2011
Judi & I are saddened by your lost. We often reflect back at all the good times at the Eagles and outings. Our prayers are with you. Alan&Judi Farr, Mesa, Az.
May 5, 2011
Please accept my sympathies. I always remember Jane in school with a smile on her face. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret Barnes Tripp
Jane Pearson
May 5, 2011
Dear Larsen & Martin families, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. I remember Jane when she would come to visit her parents. I lived under them and Jane would always stop and chat and "admire" my 4 little children. Now she is in heaven with her wonderful parents. I am sorry I am so far away and not able to express my condolences in person. Sincerely, Jane Seymour Pearson, formerly of South Portland
May 5, 2011
Donald R. Staples Sr.
Steve Coffin
May 5, 2011
Craig and Family , My thoughts and prayers are with you all, may you find comfort in remebering you Mother this Mothers day and every day...
Cheryl Skillin
May 5, 2011
Kim, Craig and Chris:
Darryl and I were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She fought her disease with dignity and grace. We will always remember Jane as a kind and caring wife, mother and grandmother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, David, and your whole family at this time.
Sincerely, Cheryl and Darryl
May 5, 2011
David, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. She is at rest now after so many years of fighting. Your friends are there for you.
Slim Andrews & Carole Ann
Jan Cargill
May 5, 2011
With you gone, the day has lost its sunshine...
Beth Mundy
May 5, 2011
Thinking of the whole Martin Family and hoping for peace to come soon to you as it finally has to Jane.
May 5, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Usher
May 5, 2011
It is with great sorrow that I enter my name into this guest book. It is my wish and my hope that your family is able to accept that she believed that she is to go onto a more blessed eternal existance.
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