Martha DAVIS

DAVIS, Martha (Davenport) Age 91, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, in her home in Shelburne, Massachusetts. Her home was a labor of love that she and her late husband, G. Richard Davis, designed and built after raising their family.

Born May 03, 1934, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Maurice J. Davenport and Marguerite (Smith) Davenport of Shelburne. Fondly known as "Pucky" to family and close friends, her formative education was at the Arms Academy, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, graduating with the class of 1952. She attended and graduated from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston with her Registered Nursing degree.

While raising her family, in Topsfield Massachusetts, she enjoyed congregational church related activities, being a cub scout den mother, camping and vacationing in eastern Canada and many New England states. She returned to her nursing career at Beverly Hospital after her children were grown. Later in life, she became a member of the Topsfield Counsel of Aging where she spent three years on the board.

She self-taught herself the finer details of knitting, sewing and upholstery. She was a member of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) and has registered hooked rugs, including a self-interpretation of the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne, Massachusetts. She cherished the comradery and conversation with her friends known as the "Unfinished Symphonies" as they worked on their individual crafts.

Both she and her late husband enjoyed classical music and attending BSO concerts, where they had season tickets. In the summer months, trips to Tanglewood were a common outing for both, where they would bring elaborate and delicious picnics.

Martha is survived by her children, Leonard Davis of S. Hamilton, Larry Davis and wife, Laura of Peabody, Lisa Louzier and significant other, Sol Fedder of Shelburne, Russell Davis and wife, Sara of Hillsborough, NJ and Glenn Davis and wife, Robin of South Hadley; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, G. Richard Davis; her brothers, Russell Davenport, Donald Davenport; and her sister, Ruth Davenport Crowell.

Martha's family will be holding a private service to celebrate her life.

The family would like to thank all the caring staff of the Pioneer Valley Hospice care team that made it possible for her to stay at home and receive services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Pioneer Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 101 Munson Street, Suite 103, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301. www.smithkelleherfuneralhome.com