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Martha Dwyer-Bergman Obituary
On Thursday, October 31st, 2019, Martha Dwyer-Bergman, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born in Buffalo, New York on July 8th, 1951. She attended high school in East Aurora, New York before attending Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls, New York. She met her late husband Andrew when they both worked at Fisher Price Toys in East Aurora, New York. They finally settled in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey where they spent over thirty years. Martha owned and taught in Montessori schools until her retirement in 2017. She moved to Eliot, Maine in that same year to be closer to her family. Martha was a loving, strong, force to be reckoned with. She had a self proclaimed "snarky" sense of humor and never held back from speaking her mind. She loved playing cards with her friends, attending classes in the crafts, and going to the theater. She also loved all of her family and friends fiercely. When her husband Andrew was diagnosed with cancer, she happily put her career on hold to care for him. They were each others "carebears". Martha's proudest achievement though, was being a grandmother, or Ama as her family all knew her by. Her grandson Caleb was the love of her life. Since her move to Maine, she made it a point to attend every moment of her grandson's life. They were often seen grabbing lunch together, hanging out, playing the piano, and going on adventures. Martha was preceded in death by her mother Virginia, her father Francis (Mike), and her husband Andrew. She is survived by her brother Michael, her sister-in-law Carmen, daughter Juliana, her son-in-law John, grandson Caleb, and her nieces Carly and Cristen. A celebration of life for Martha will be held on November 8th starting at 4 pm, at the Elks Club, in Portsmouth, NH. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, PO Box 518 Deer Isle, Maine 04627, in Martha's name. She and her husband Andrew spent the best summers of their lives attending classes together at Haystack.
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Feb 2019, Lake Oconee, Georgia
Jocelyn Clark
November 9, 2019
Martha was like a sister. Ever since she was my roommate at Eisenhower, we shared a closeness that is rare in life. Funny, queen of sarcasm, protective, loyal, free with advice (which was usually spot-on), and so loving. When Martha passed away this week, I was on a trip down the Rhine and it was as if the entire world stopped.
I feel so blessed that she shared her family with mine and that we spent three weeks together in 2019. I miss you Mr. Rickershay!
There will never be another Martha.
Dennis Duguay
November 8, 2019
Having had the pleasure of knowing and working with Martha only a few short months I'm amazed at the positive impact she had with our Village. Martha's dedication, commitment, tenacity and thirst for knowledge was unbelievable. It seemed Martha was always reading about our environment, meeting with Eliot town officials, DEP representatives or off attending training in support of our Village at Great Brook and the environment that she cared so deeply for. Martha will be greatly missed as our neighbor and the Chairwomen of our Beautification Committee. Martha clearly was " one of a kind ".
Heartfelt Condolences,
Dennis & Lynne Duguay
Marguerite Silva
November 8, 2019
We are so sad that Martha passed away. She was not in Eliot long but she contributed so much. She was in charge
Of the Beautification committee, she dug her heels in and investigated what we all needed to be aware of, such as plantings and what is native to the area. Also so much more than that. Martha was Smart, witty and fun to be with. She was so happy to be near her family. She was always talking about Caleb, and how much she loved spending time with him!!
We will all miss Martha very much.
Joe and Margie Silva.
Eva Mesicek
November 5, 2019
Dear Juliana,
I was so saddened to hear about your mom passing. I have known Martha since you were a little girl and she was coming to the library. I always enjoyed talking with her, she was smart and witty, resourceful and creative. She loved her family very much and was so proud of you and Caleb. I am grateful for knowing her.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
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Dorothy Collins
November 4, 2019
Dear Juliana,
I am sorry to learn of your Mom's passing and my heart goes out to you, your husband and Caleb. Martha was so happy to have moved closer to you and Caleb and loved every minute she spent with you all. I enjoyed all my conversations with your Mom over the years at the library, she was smart, informed and firm in her beliefs. She will be missed.
Bonnie Cytron
November 4, 2019
We shared wonderful times together on the Mountain Lakes United Nations Committees and at the library book group. Martha had Keen insight, a wry sense of humor, great devotion , and a special smile. She will be greatly missed.
Rita Buckley
November 3, 2019
Dear Juliana, John, Caleb, Mike, Carmen, Carley and Cristen,
I want to express my deepest sympathy at the passing of your Mom, Ama, Sister, and Auntie. Martha was a kind, generous woman that was beautiful on the outside and inside.
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Warmest condolences,
Rita Buckley
David and Ellen Moomaw
November 3, 2019
We're very sorry for this news. Martha and Andrew had too brief a time on the earthplane. Our heartfelt condolences to Juliana and the rest of the family.
Nancy Jurs
November 3, 2019
Oh, Juliana, this news is just too hard to believe. We were friends of your wonderful parents long before you were even born. Your arrival was the happiest day of their lives. Just last night for dinner I made scrambled eggs the way Andrew taught me many moons ago. Since then, I have always thought of him on Sunday morning while scrambling. Little things do mean a lot. Your mom was such a trooper, sharing with your dad in all their passions of design and art. Hopefully heaven has enough room for their creativity and visions.
I have another memory to share with you. My email is [email protected]. Yours?
Love to you, my dear,
Nancy
Michael Dwyer
November 3, 2019
I wiil miss you, sister.
November 3, 2019
I miss you Marth! We stayed to play together in the 'snow tunnels". I was so cold; but you were still warm.
I feel so glad to have held my uncle Mike's hand before he died. I miss him so much1
Karen Mezquita
November 2, 2019
So sorry for your loss! We were so lucky to have met her.
Becky Hoth Barshter
November 2, 2019
So sorry for your lost. I just reconnected with Martha on Facebook. I will miss the opportunity to know her better.
Michelle Hunt
November 2, 2019
We were so saddened to hear the news of Martha's passing. We will miss her waving at us through the sunroof of her car, as she drove by our house. It was such a pleasure to have here show us her treasures in her home. Her knowledge of her art was awe inspiring! With sympathy, John and Michelle Hunt
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