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Martha Eastman Obituary

EASTMAN, Martha Jane In Atherton, CA, Nov. 9, 2008 at her residence, age 82, formerly of Quincy & Cape Cod. Beloved wife of Joseph S. Donnelly. Loving mother of Francesca M. Eastman and her husband Edward C. Goodstein all of Atherton, CA, Therald C. Eastman, Jr., of Santa Clara, CA, Therald Carlton Eastman, Sr., (1919-1989) President of the former Eastman Funeral Service, Inc. Boston, whom she married in 1946, was her first husband. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 4 to 7PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., PORTLAND, ME. Graveside Service will be held Monday, November 17, 2008 at 1 PM at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent in Ms. Eastman's memory to Peninsula Volunteers, 800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (www.penvol.org) 650-326-0665.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Tom Berry

November 18, 2008

Terry, I was so sad to learn of the passing of your Mother. She was such a warm, loving person. Jane, always made you feel, so welcome, and acepted when you entered her home. She always had a smile on her face. She made delicious cream puffs. Terry, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and Francesca. Please contact me when you have the time. Sincerely, Tom Berry

Ernest Smiith

November 15, 2008

Bretna and Parker. It was with much sadness that I read of the passing of Jane.
I have thought of her many times ans especially at this time of the year when I look at one of the photos that she sent to me in 1997 with a picture of her beloved dog in front of the fire place of her home.
I had worked with Therald Sr. at the funeral home . You might remember me as the Limo driver at the service for Therald.
I wish to send my Prayers and Love to all of the family at this difficult time . Love Ernie.

laurie powers

November 14, 2008

Dear Francesca and Terry-
I always felt that Jane and Therald were my "other" parents-it takes a neighborhood to raise children. I loved spending time at your house...with Nana and Grampa... and the many characters that passed through Presidents Lane.
Much love
Laurie

Joan and Merrill Seltzer

November 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Bretna and family. Love to all Joan and Merrill Seltzer

Barbara Kelly

November 14, 2008

I remember Jane as a wonderful human being...I was a guest in her home in Quincy, Ma on several occasions in connection with St. Agatha's Guild. Although I haven't seen Janein perhaps 40-50 years I will always remember her a a gracious and wonderful person.

Patricia Dutra

November 12, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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